A review by historyofjess
The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw

adventurous dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I could have used a little more meat on the bone here. There were interesting bits, but mostly I felt like I was being taken through everything a little too quickly and didn't really get a chance to latch on to anything. The ending was interesting, but I just wanted a little more of the relationship between the mermaid and the plague doctor and a little less of the creepy surgeons if I was going to spend so little time in this world.