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sarahp85's review
4.0
3.5*
I really liked this spooky read!
Think it was based on a fairytale but not one that I've ever read before.
Another book of my full tbr shelves read. Go me hahahaha
I really liked this spooky read!
Think it was based on a fairytale but not one that I've ever read before.
Another book of my full tbr shelves read. Go me hahahaha
shes_book_obsessed's review
4.0
House Of Salt And Sorrows
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I don’t know what to say. This was so good!
The slow start was so uninteresting for me, but I really started to enjoy it further on. I was settling my thoughts on a 3 star rating for this book, but the ending made me change my mind.
It overpowered my dislike for the slowness and the parts I didn’t like, such as the craziness of it all.
There were so many twists and I only imagined there would be one; the reveal of the murderer. I guessed Fisher at first, after reading of Edgar falling from the second store window. I was so sure everything would be over after Cassius and Annaleigh was on the Old Maude lighthouse and discovered Fishers body and Kosamaras game, but no, everything had just started!
I liked the theme was the sea and gods and goddesses, it was so interesting to read about their way of living when they believed in such things!
I really enjoyed this and I love the way I can connect with having two little sisters of my own, and the fact that I’ve been living by the sea my whole life.
And I almost forgot to mention, it was so weird following Annaleigh as the main character, taking into a count the fact that my name is pronounced the same way, but spelled differently because of my language.
I hope I’ll get to discover books such as this once more, and hopefully I’ll be in the mood for it as I was with this!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I don’t know what to say. This was so good!
The slow start was so uninteresting for me, but I really started to enjoy it further on. I was settling my thoughts on a 3 star rating for this book, but the ending made me change my mind.
It overpowered my dislike for the slowness and the parts I didn’t like, such as the craziness of it all.
There were so many twists and I only imagined there would be one; the reveal of the murderer. I guessed Fisher at first, after reading of Edgar falling from the second store window. I was so sure everything would be over after Cassius and Annaleigh was on the Old Maude lighthouse and discovered Fishers body and Kosamaras game, but no, everything had just started!
I liked the theme was the sea and gods and goddesses, it was so interesting to read about their way of living when they believed in such things!
I really enjoyed this and I love the way I can connect with having two little sisters of my own, and the fact that I’ve been living by the sea my whole life.
And I almost forgot to mention, it was so weird following Annaleigh as the main character, taking into a count the fact that my name is pronounced the same way, but spelled differently because of my language.
I hope I’ll get to discover books such as this once more, and hopefully I’ll be in the mood for it as I was with this!
calliegraphy's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Suicide, Miscarriage, Violence, Child death, Death, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
erincantrell's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.75
Great and unpredictable book. One of the few mysteries that had me guessing until the very end with a good dollop of spooky horror on top.
erikajay's review
3.0
I am very impressed that this was Craig’s first novel! I love fairytale retellings and this was a unique one. The ghost story aspect was surprising, but somehow it worked. The romance was a little weak. There are two love interests for Ellerie, but her ‘love’ developed too quickly with the guy she chooses.
I look forward to seeing what else Craig writes!
I look forward to seeing what else Craig writes!
romaisa_azim's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
robinhood2000's review
4.0
4 stars. -----Spoilers-----
I did enjoy the story. The characters were good, I didn't even realise it was a twelve dancing princesses retelling at first but i liked it. For me the story took a bit too many turns. I didn't realise what was real or not and a lot of plot points got laid out, a lot of threads were spun and it felt hard to tie it together towards the end. I would have loved if there actually was a curse and Verity was seeing their dead sisters. It also would have been a twist (although a boring one) if Annaleigh had killed all her sisters without her knowing it. Personally for me, meddling with gods is a pretty boring trope compared to monsters or ghosts. I was also disappointed after all the focus on Pontus that he wasn't involved at all. Overall a lot happened and I did enjoy it but the end felt a bit rushed. A lot happened in short time and the romantic ending felt unexplained. How could Cassius actually get back just like that? Because of a wish? I recommend reading it though, and I think I would want to reread it again.
I did enjoy the story. The characters were good, I didn't even realise it was a twelve dancing princesses retelling at first but i liked it. For me the story took a bit too many turns. I didn't realise what was real or not and a lot of plot points got laid out, a lot of threads were spun and it felt hard to tie it together towards the end. I would have loved if there actually was a curse and Verity was seeing their dead sisters. It also would have been a twist (although a boring one) if Annaleigh had killed all her sisters without her knowing it. Personally for me, meddling with gods is a pretty boring trope compared to monsters or ghosts. I was also disappointed after all the focus on Pontus that he wasn't involved at all. Overall a lot happened and I did enjoy it but the end felt a bit rushed. A lot happened in short time and the romantic ending felt unexplained. How could Cassius actually get back just like that? Because of a wish? I recommend reading it though, and I think I would want to reread it again.
bradizzell's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0