A review by cecetomas
The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw

dark emotional mysterious reflective fast-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? No

5.0

This novella is fantastic. It's queer gore done perfectly. The language and imagery in this book are just haunting in the most incredible, addictive way. I'm not always a huge fan of retellings but this one was done so well that I almost forgot that it was. I cannot stop thinking about this book.
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