A review by theblacklodgebookshelf
The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

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

4.5

A short, slightly disturbing novella about a deadly mermaid and a plague doctor accompanying each other across a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Not for the squeamish. 

I really enjoyed this. Yes it’s gory and a bit twisted in parts. But at it’s heart it’s about loneliness, companionship, friendship, loyalty and love.