The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw

The Salt Grows Heavy

Cassandra Khaw

128 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror lgbtqia+ dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

*Signed Edition*Myths are full of lies.This is not one of them.Fleeing the downfall of an empire, a mermaid and her plague doctor companion escape into the eerie shadows of a wintery forest.Amongst the bark and snow they are drawn into ancient gam...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,375 reviews

Moods

dark 98%
mysterious 48%
tense 44%
emotional 31%
challenging 26%
sad 20%
adventurous 18%
reflective 11%
hopeful 3%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 33%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 36% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 32% | No: 27% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 26% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.78

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