Blood and Salt

I'm finding the joy in reading and enjoying books that aren't the best more and more. And you know what? You should too! Not all books have to be well-written in order for you to enjoy them. I found Kingdom of Blood & Salt to be that exactly. There were things I would've changed if I were writing/editing it but as a reader I just allowed myself to enjoy it – and that I did.

I liked that there was a bit of Greek inspiration to be seen in the book. They wore peplos – a type of Greek outfit commonly worn by women. Hades was mentioned – actually I think he was the only one to be mentioned – I'm not bothered by that because he's my favourite. Hoping the second book (which seems to be the last one as well – so just a duology) will have more of that.

I was a bit upset that the entire book was set in the Kingdom. I think from reading the synopsis I had surmised various things would happen and when they didn't I was annoyed. But that's not the book's fault – just mine for assuming things