Katherine
Saltcrop is a really enjoyable sci-fi. Kitasei does some great character work in this book- each of the sisters are SO distinct in their own perspective. You understand where each of them are coming from, why they view others the way they do, and how their relationship with their sisters and family influences their decisions. Honestly, I would LOVE to have a book that follows each perspective in every section- when I’m in Skipper’s POV, I see Carmen one way, but when you’re in Carmen’s POV, you see it completely differently. It’s SO well done. And yes, I would love to have a sequel or even prequels. The future Earth that is portrayed in this book is really interesting, and I loved following the sisters’ journey- I’d be really interested in seeing others. Especially their grandmother, she seems like she’d be a fascinating character to follow.
I do have some small issues with it. I really do love the characters, and I enjoyed their journey. It wraps up VERY quickly; however, it does conclude well. I also wish there was a bit more explanation in a few areas- the deliberate vagueness about where they were was a bit irritating at times (I swear they have to be in Norway or other parts of Scandinavia… but seriously it’s set on Earth why be THAT vague). Overall, I’d really recommend this book. The characters are so well written, and the plot is exciting even if it does have some questionable moments.
Saltcrop is a really enjoyable sci-fi. Kitasei does some great character work in this book- each of the sisters are SO distinct in their own perspective. You understand where each of them are coming from, why they view others the way they do, and how their relationship with their sisters and family influences their decisions. Honestly, I would LOVE to have a book that follows each perspective in every section- when I’m in Skipper’s POV, I see Carmen one way, but when you’re in Carmen’s POV, you see it completely differently. It’s SO well done. And yes, I would love to have a sequel or even prequels. The future Earth that is portrayed in this book is really interesting, and I loved following the sisters’ journey- I’d be really interested in seeing others. Especially their grandmother, she seems like she’d be a fascinating character to follow.
I do have some small issues with it. I really do love the characters, and I enjoyed their journey. It wraps up VERY quickly; however, it does conclude well. I also wish there was a bit more explanation in a few areas- the deliberate vagueness about where they were was a bit irritating at times (I swear they have to be in Norway or other parts of Scandinavia… but seriously it’s set on Earth why be THAT vague). Overall, I’d really recommend this book. The characters are so well written, and the plot is exciting even if it does have some questionable moments.
