Reviews

Son of the Salt Chaser by A.S. Thornton

thestaceyflowers's review

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

bamamelereads's review

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

4.25

I loved the first book soooo much and this was a satisfying sequel overall. I love Emel and Saalim so much and it tore at my heart to have them separated with his memory gone. I think the setup and story progression worked well. The reveals were surprising and ultimately made sense. There was a section toward the end though that felt a bit disjointed with character motivations and actions not making the most sense, and I struggled through that part. But the actual end and conclusion was really beautiful and touching. 
I’m so happy Emel and Saalim got the ending they earned❤️

bookdragonstbr's review

adventurous emotional medium-paced

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

4.5

I enjoyed this sequel just as much as the first.  I feel like this one answered so many unknowns for me.  Watching the story transpire into something so beautiful.  There were some really sad parts but they added to the book.  There are strong themes of jealousy, greed and love.  Going against the grain and following your heart.  Overall a great read!!

namatata's review

adventurous emotional inspiring medium-paced

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

4.5

bookish_selkie's review

adventurous hopeful tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Son of the Salt Chaser is the enthralling sequel to Daughter of the Salt King. Emel must try and remind Saalim of who they were to each other before his memories were altered by her wish. There are new characters to connect with, old threads come back, and Emel struggles to deal with the repercussions of her wish. Emel sets out on a journey of curses, forbidden magic, poison, and royalty as she attempts to reconnect with Saalim. 

Son of the Salt Chaser is a satisfying sequel and finale to the Salt Chasers duology. This is a great high-fantasy duology that would be perfect for readers of S.A. Chakraborty. The worldbuilding of the Salt Chasers is rich and vibrant. I also enjoyed the audiobook, the narrator did a great job embodying Emel and Saalim. I would be curious to see more stories from this world and can’t wait to read more from A.S. Thornton! Thank you so much to A.S. Thornton for sending me a free giveaway copy of her book!

jla's review

adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious fast-paced

5.0

Beta reader
I was so excited to dive back into this amazing world.  I can't wait until it's fully published.