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House of Salt and Sorrows (Sisters of the Salt, #1)
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House of Salt and Sorrows is a hot topic ever since it came out, and it was hyped for months before it’s release.
I was lucky enough to have an opportunity to read it via Netgalley and I can tell you, I completely understand where the hype comes from.
This story really impressed me and even though it is a retelling of a tale of Twelve Dancing Princesses I would say it is one of the most unique books that I have read in the past few months. However, I have to stress out that I am not familiar with the original fairy tale nor did I watch the Barbie movie.
The atmosphere was spooky and I loved it so much. I like how the story became darker and darker as it progressed, that closer to the end it even had some horror elements.
The atmosphere was my favorite part of the novel.
What I found funny was how at some points Highmoor people gave me that Greyjoy vibes (Game of Thrones reference), and it almost felt like they were cousins (their funeral rituals are so similar that I couldn’t help myself but laugh, but in a good way).
The main character Annaleigh was likeable and it was easy to connect with her. I enjoyed following the story from her perspective and I also really liked her relationship with her older sister Camilla.
I was also fascinated with their stepmother and wanted to know more about her.
As for other characters, I have to admit that I wish they had more substance to them, because they felt pretty much dull and I had hard time to recognize one sister from the other.
One of the big reveals (how they went to the dances) blew my mind and in my opinion, it was the best part of the story.
I was also very happy with the way this story ended, including all the dark and spooky elements.
I really enjoyed reading House of Salt and Sorrows and I would like to read other work by Erin A. Craig.
I highly recommend this one to lovers of young adult fantasy and spooky stories.
Read this and more reviews on my blog https://bookdustmagic.com
I was lucky enough to have an opportunity to read it via Netgalley and I can tell you, I completely understand where the hype comes from.
This story really impressed me and even though it is a retelling of a tale of Twelve Dancing Princesses I would say it is one of the most unique books that I have read in the past few months. However, I have to stress out that I am not familiar with the original fairy tale nor did I watch the Barbie movie.
The atmosphere was spooky and I loved it so much. I like how the story became darker and darker as it progressed, that closer to the end it even had some horror elements.
The atmosphere was my favorite part of the novel.
What I found funny was how at some points Highmoor people gave me that Greyjoy vibes (Game of Thrones reference), and it almost felt like they were cousins (their funeral rituals are so similar that I couldn’t help myself but laugh, but in a good way).
The main character Annaleigh was likeable and it was easy to connect with her. I enjoyed following the story from her perspective and I also really liked her relationship with her older sister Camilla.
I was also fascinated with their stepmother and wanted to know more about her.
As for other characters, I have to admit that I wish they had more substance to them, because they felt pretty much dull and I had hard time to recognize one sister from the other.
One of the big reveals (how they went to the dances) blew my mind and in my opinion, it was the best part of the story.
I was also very happy with the way this story ended, including all the dark and spooky elements.
I really enjoyed reading House of Salt and Sorrows and I would like to read other work by Erin A. Craig.
I highly recommend this one to lovers of young adult fantasy and spooky stories.
Read this and more reviews on my blog https://bookdustmagic.com
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August 7, 2019
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August 11, 2019
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August 11, 2019
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Aug 22, 2019 10:20AM
Thank you Nicola! :)
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I never even connected it with the tale of 'Twelve Dancing Princess! Now I don't know why?!?!
Kathleen wrote: "I never even connected it with the tale of 'Twelve Dancing Princess! Now I don't know why?!?!"Tbh, I can't tell you the connection except that there were 12 sisters at the beginning and they how sisters wanted to go to balls through portal.
Since I don't know the original tale, I don't know if there's more...
Wonderful review, Irena! Glad you enjoyed this one 💜
