Escape into the blood-curdling reimagining of fairy-tale lore, as 'The Salt Grows Heavy' thrusts you into an ominous world where mermaids wield not only charm but also teeth sharper than the ruins they create. Banished from the kingdom they consumed in vengeance, a mermaid and her dark companion—a plague doctor enshrouded in enigma—must navigate the treacherous snow-laden forests. Here, in a ghostly village, they confront ageless, bloodthirsty children and face enigmatic 'saints' with a grip of iron over these cursed souls. Survival hinges on accepting the brutal intricacies of their identities—will the harrowing journey strip them bare or bestow upon them the power to control their own fates amidst the unforgiving wilderness? Cassandra Khaw's latest masterpiece, 'The Salt Grows Heavy', is as bone-chilling as it is enchanting, teetering on the edge of horror and dark fantasy with every turn of the page.