A review by honeyb_reads
The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw

adventurous dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

The Salt Grows Heavy is dark and often disjointed, it’s gore and intensity driving the fever dream plot. Khaw’s poetic prose and use of uncommon vocabulary add to a sense of uncertainty and building dread. 

A stitched together plague doctor and a tongueless mermaid stumble upon a brutal community in the forest. Seeking revenge and to protect future generations, the doctor and his companion fight for their lives. This book is not for the faint of heart, even with its romantic elements. 
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