sakuramelodybooks 's review for:

Saltcrop by Yume Kitasei

5.0

adventurous medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Saltcrop by Yume Kitasei (Macmillan Audio) is a richly immersive eco-thriller that sweeps you into a near-future world drowned by rising seas and haunted by corporate greed. Through the alternating voices of three sisters—Skipper, Carmen, and Nora—Kitasei crafts a story that’s as intimate as it is high-stakes. Her writing is vivid and textured, building elaborate, believable worlds and deeply human characters you can’t help but root for. I especially enjoyed Carmen’s point of view for its balance of practicality, emotion, and determination, but Skipper’s grit and loyalty make her equally compelling. The book’s ending hints at the possibility of a solo adventure for the youngest sister, and if Kitasei ever chose to write a standalone about Skipper’s future on the ocean, I’d be first in line to read it. The audiobook narrator was excellent—giving each character a distinct, authentic voice that drew me deeper into the story and made the shifting perspectives seamless. With its blend of emotional depth, thrilling action, and inventive world-building, Saltcrop is both a gripping survival story and a poignant exploration of sisterhood in a time of collapse.

Thanks to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for this ALC . This is my honest review.