A review by nervousbell
The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

3.5

The book was intriguingly strange, and I enjoyed it. However, it didn't fully captivate me, hence the rating of 3.5 stars. I added an extra 0.5 stars for the intriguing character of the androgynous plague doctor, which I found to be a delightful choice.