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A review by morlo
House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Somehow this book was 5 genres at once.
Fairytale? ✅
Murder mystery?✅
Mythology?✅
Horror/psychological thriller?✅
Romance? ✅
I had no clue what to expect from each chapter, which had me turning pages rapidly. The pure shock factor of the plot twists made it easy to overlook the rapid shifts in focus, glaring plot holes, and lack of explanation/world-building. The romance alone felt like side plot #15.
It’s a quick read, and worthwhile if you don’t think too hard about it. I wouldn’t read again but still enjoyed the experience.
Fairytale? ✅
Murder mystery?✅
Mythology?✅
Horror/psychological thriller?✅
Romance? ✅
I had no clue what to expect from each chapter, which had me turning pages rapidly. The pure shock factor of the plot twists made it easy to overlook the rapid shifts in focus, glaring plot holes, and lack of explanation/world-building. The romance alone felt like side plot #15.
It’s a quick read, and worthwhile if you don’t think too hard about it. I wouldn’t read again but still enjoyed the experience.