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A review by strange
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Ahhhh there are so many feelings god
I want Emilia back please and thank you I did not think I would care this much for her character but I Ache There are some structural issues with the book and some of the tropes are iffy or feel fake but the characters are absolutely wonderful
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gore, Violence, Grief, Pregnancy, and War
Moderate: Rape, Blood, and Death of parent
Minor: Animal cruelty and Vomit