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A review by zmeiat
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? No
2.75
The vibes and visuals were top notch, but the pretentious writing was a slog to get through. How many complicated and uncommonly used words can be used in one sentence?! I for one had to read close to my computer so that i could have the dictionary ready.
Not to mention that there were many cool concepts in the story that were not explored enough. The mermaids daughters, for example - with their sinister presence only appear at the start of the book and peace out for the rest of it. We should also have gotten much more backstory of the protagonists and the world itself needed more context and structure.
Point is, and terribly sorry to say, this was to short of a book. Honestly still good, but the issues were to glaring.
Not to mention that there were many cool concepts in the story that were not explored enough. The mermaids daughters, for example - with their sinister presence only appear at the start of the book and peace out for the rest of it. We should also have gotten much more backstory of the protagonists and the world itself needed more context and structure.
Point is, and terribly sorry to say, this was to short of a book. Honestly still good, but the issues were to glaring.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Child death, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, Death, Gore, and Murder
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Confinement