A review by kassie_rankin
Between Salt and Serenades: A Love X Magic Novel by Marissa Serrao

emotional funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.0

 I read the first book in the Love x Magic series and loved it. I was very excited to read this second installment!

First, I absolutely loved that I was able to learn about “new to me” fae. I am familiar with sirens, but not familiar with all that they could do. I was interested to learn about the selkies. This was a fae that was not known to me before opening this book. I am very interested in learning more about them as well!

Between Salt and Serenades is a sweet and cozy fantasy story. There are a few heavier topics (war, death of a parent) but overall it is cozy! You follow Sidra and Breena go against their natural hatred of each other to team up and save the ocean. 

I loved these two main characters, as well as all of the side characters throughout the story. I think that Marissa Serrao has a great way of describing the characters in these stories. They are relatable and they make me want to be their friend! 

Thank you to the author for the opportunity to read an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.