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Salt: Thalassic
My name is Bird Howsley, and I'm a beautiful disaster. Okay, "beautiful" is probably being generous. But the "disaster" part is right. In a brutal dystopian waterworld, where survival depends on skill and smarts, I'm pretty much always one bad decision away from watching my life go completely down the drain.
Luckily, I have a my cute, level-headed sailing teacher, Sargo Paz. Did I say cute? I didn't mean cute. He's just a friend. I definitely don't have weird sex dreams about him.
Anyway, three days ago, I got a message from a guy who's been dead for ten years. That's odd, right? I came up with a plan to go find him, but it went pretty badly sideways, and Sargo and I ended up in the crosshairs of a very sketchy underground organization that now wants us dead.
We didn't know what else to do except flee into the Salt. Now we're stuck together on Sargo's tiny sailboat, facing down pirates and harrowing seas, and things are getting, um—tense between us.
Oh, and did I mention I've been blacking out? Like . . . a lot?
Contains mature themes.
Luckily, I have a my cute, level-headed sailing teacher, Sargo Paz. Did I say cute? I didn't mean cute. He's just a friend. I definitely don't have weird sex dreams about him.
Anyway, three days ago, I got a message from a guy who's been dead for ten years. That's odd, right? I came up with a plan to go find him, but it went pretty badly sideways, and Sargo and I ended up in the crosshairs of a very sketchy underground organization that now wants us dead.
We didn't know what else to do except flee into the Salt. Now we're stuck together on Sargo's tiny sailboat, facing down pirates and harrowing seas, and things are getting, um—tense between us.
Oh, and did I mention I've been blacking out? Like . . . a lot?
Contains mature themes.
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Published December 10, 2024
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About the author
Liz Shipton
30 books604 followersHi! I'm Liz. I'm a writer and off-grid liveaboard sailor. I gallivant about the high seas with my partner and my dog, turning my adventures into speculative fiction.
While I explore the world, my books explore themes adjacent to mental health, the loneliness epidemic, addiction, tech creep, climate change, and the looming collapse of society (but, like...in a fun way.)
When I'm not penning novels about the impending apocalypse, I make money tearing other writers' manuscripts to shreds. Others call this pastime 'editing', and if you're interested, I can do it for you.
On the rare occasion I'm not working, you can find me swimming, complaining about the weather, telling my dog I love her for the bazillionth time today, or watching Taskmaster.
While I explore the world, my books explore themes adjacent to mental health, the loneliness epidemic, addiction, tech creep, climate change, and the looming collapse of society (but, like...in a fun way.)
When I'm not penning novels about the impending apocalypse, I make money tearing other writers' manuscripts to shreds. Others call this pastime 'editing', and if you're interested, I can do it for you.
On the rare occasion I'm not working, you can find me swimming, complaining about the weather, telling my dog I love her for the bazillionth time today, or watching Taskmaster.
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July 12, 2025
This is the kind of dystopian I like!
Fast paced and fully of witty banter that I found enjoyable. Our dear Byrd really is quite the disaster, equally endearing and frustrating at times. I could feel the chaotic energy of her thoughts throughout the story. She has a beautiful resilience that just starts to grow into confidence in herself towards the end of the story.
I would have liked just a bit more world building, but the lack of also made sense in the context of the setting. I remain interested in finding out more! For me the chemistry between the two main characters was a little lacking as well, but definitely indicated that it would develop more in the next one. Maybe haha.
Neva Nevarre did an excellent job narrating the different characters! I particularly enjoyed Byrd and Captain Savage!
Overall I enjoyed it and will read the next one!
Fast paced and fully of witty banter that I found enjoyable. Our dear Byrd really is quite the disaster, equally endearing and frustrating at times. I could feel the chaotic energy of her thoughts throughout the story. She has a beautiful resilience that just starts to grow into confidence in herself towards the end of the story.
I would have liked just a bit more world building, but the lack of also made sense in the context of the setting. I remain interested in finding out more! For me the chemistry between the two main characters was a little lacking as well, but definitely indicated that it would develop more in the next one. Maybe haha.
Neva Nevarre did an excellent job narrating the different characters! I particularly enjoyed Byrd and Captain Savage!
Overall I enjoyed it and will read the next one!
July 16, 2025
I picked this up randomly and didn't know anything about it, just that it was a dystopian fiction that I tend to enjoy. It was absolutely brilliant.
Extremely well written with fantastic characters. The plot is just starting to get interesting as the first book comes to an end, creating intrigue and definite excitement for the next book.
Bird is chaotic, unintentionally, but still. I am looking forward to seeing what she does next.
I am enjoying the building relationship between her and Sargo and want tonsee it to develop more while also learning more about this world they are living in
Extremely well written with fantastic characters. The plot is just starting to get interesting as the first book comes to an end, creating intrigue and definite excitement for the next book.
Bird is chaotic, unintentionally, but still. I am looking forward to seeing what she does next.
I am enjoying the building relationship between her and Sargo and want tonsee it to develop more while also learning more about this world they are living in
May 10, 2025
After watching some of the authors book tok videos I thought I would try one of her books because I was looking for something funny.
Turns out... this isn't that. But I was immediately hooked. I can't recommend these books enough. I loved the world.. the characters... the adventure, grief, joy, strength and weaknesses... such a good series.
And they are on KU so basically free 😜
Turns out... this isn't that. But I was immediately hooked. I can't recommend these books enough. I loved the world.. the characters... the adventure, grief, joy, strength and weaknesses... such a good series.
And they are on KU so basically free 😜
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