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A review by allisoncrutch
The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
i haven't read any retellings of fairytales (that i know of) but i really enjoyed this, especially since i've always been interested in mermaids (and vampires) . i did not realize that this book was also a bit of a romance but i do appreciate that aspect, especially in the epilogue. i think that the gore was done so well, i nearly gagged and wanted to cover my eyes because it was so gross. i also really appreciated the use of language in this story.
Graphic: Gore and Violence