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A review by gossamer_lens
The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I just... so good. I loved it. The ending wasn't how I would have wanted it ended... but reflecting on it, it was perfectly satisfying, well-written and enjoyable. It was very Neil Gaiman esq in the way the plot progressed and the whole vibe was a fun dark and mysterious thing. I went into it expecting more horror/thriller which it wasn't. But I kinda loved it for that. It feels like something that will sit in my brain for longer due to what it actually is.
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Rape and Sexual violence