A review by jazzzzzis
The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

The premise and the horror of this book was quite interesting and captivating. However, the prose was very overwrought and it felt like in an attempt to use the most obscure words possible, it made the story fee clunky. Also, the overly flowery prose did interfere with understanding of what was going on.