52 pages 1 hour read

Erin A. Craig

House of Salt and Sorrows

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig tells the story of 18-year-old Annaleigh Thaumas, who lives with her 12 sisters in Highmoor Manor by the sea. As her sisters die under mysterious circumstances, Annaleigh believes there is foul play and seeks the truth. Inspired by "The Twelve Dancing Princesses," this dark fantasy involves elaborate balls, blurred realities, and a quest to uncover a sinister secret. The book includes disturbing imagery, deaths, murders, and a stillborn birth.

Reviews & Readership

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Reviews for Erin A. Craig's House of Salt and Sorrows highlight its atmospheric writing and blend of gothic horror with fantasy elements, which engross readers. Critics praise its vivid descriptions and suspenseful plot. Some find the pacing uneven and character development lacking. Overall, the novel succeeds in creating a haunting and immersive retelling of a classic fairy tale.

Who should read this

Who Should Read House of Salt and Sorrows?

Readers who enjoy House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig typically appreciate dark fairy tales, atmospheric settings, and intricate mysteries. Fans of Caraval by Stephanie Garber or The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden will find similar enchantment and gothic undertones.

RecommendedReading Age

14-18years

Lexile Level

HL700L

Book Details

Genre

Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction

Romance

Fantasy

Topics

Grief / Death

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Grief

Emotions/Behavior: Love

Relationships: Siblings