A review by hoganbreathesinink
The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw

challenging dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Definitely not for the faint of heart, but I absolutely loved it. Very dark and grisly–I was so intrigued by the glimpses we get of the world the characters inhabit.

I would definitely read a lengthier book with the mermaid and the plague doctor's backstories!
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