In a Nutshell: \"Saltwater Sisters\" is a near-future literary eco-thriller about two sisters embarking on an epic sea voyage to find their missing third sister. Character-driven with decent pacing, it features an intriguing plot, well-developed characters, and impressive worldbuilding. Structured in three parts, the impact diminishes with each section. A good read, but it sadly falls short of being great.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Plot Preview:In a world devastated by climate change and food shorta...

☆☆☆☆Saltwater Sisters by Yume Kitasei was a book I genuinely enjoyed, especially for its story and writing style. The prose is engaging and atmospheric, and I found myself invested in the sibling relationship at the heart of the novel. The way the book explores family bonds – how far you’re willing to go, and what you’re willing to risk, for the people you love – was one of its strongest elements.That said, I did find both Carmen and Skipper a bit naïve at times. While this does make sense given...

Yume Kitasei's profoundly moving story of sisters and sailing, with reflections on humanity's dysfunctions in the face of climate dystopia, is eerily atmospheric and somewhat reminiscent of Téa Obreht's *The Morningside*. If you're looking for thought-provoking book reviews, *Saltwater Sisters* delivers a powerful and unsettling read.

The climate has failed us. Mold and blight cover the crops and plants, and it's all we can do to keep it from killing everyone. Amidst all this, two sisters receive word that their brilliant, high-achieving sister—who was exploring the seeds that grow the crops and the blight itself—has gone missing during her studies. They set out to find her, exploring their childhood, their relationship, and what they want from life. I enjoyed the adventure aspect of *Saltwater Sisters* by Yume Kitasei. The ...

You know what? I literally can't stop thinking about this book. I'm officially bumping it up to a solid five stars. Seriously. I'm forever in awe of Yume Kitasei and her books. Saltwater Sisters is just so much. It's a heartfelt story about three sisters, a totally gripping adventure across treacherous waters, and an eerie dystopian setting with incredibly rich world-building. Full review coming soon! (This is definitely going to be one of my top book reviews...)

This book was absolutely gorgeous! *Saltwater Sisters* is a literary, dystopian sci-fi novel about the complicated relationships between three sisters. The tension cranks up when one of them goes missing, and the other two embark on a perilous journey to find her. The story is divided into three parts, each told from a different sister's perspective. It brilliantly showcases just how different their individual realities are, as well as their perceptions of themselves and their siblings. This is ...

Having read Yume Kitasei's previous two books, I found "Saltwater Sisters" to be a real departure – and her best work yet! This story blends mystery, thriller, and ecological dystopia, but at its heart, it's a compelling exploration of family dynamics and sisterly bonds. While a lot happens, I loved the introspective and deliberate pace of "Saltwater Sisters." Each sister has a unique voice and personality, making their perspectives genuinely engaging. The world-building is fascinating; the boo...

It’s the end of the world. Not really, but close. Water levels are rising, the weather is unpredictable and extreme, crops are failing, there are mutant animals. So, basically us in 50, 100 years?When Nora, the eldest Shimizu sister, goes missing, Skipper decides to go and find her and their middle sister decides to meddle - I mean, come along. This was fine, but I never felt compelled to continue reading *Saltwater Sisters* by Yume Kitasei. I had no attachment to the characters despite being dr...

The trip seems straightforward enough, but then, maps never show the whole truth, just what a place could be without people or time.I am so, so happy I read this.Yume Kitasei thrives in melancholic, moody dystopians where the stakes are through the roof. *Saltwater Sisters* is about becoming and sisters and resilience and integrity and trust, and a whole lot more.It felt like three books wrapped into one: a sister missing, an oceanic journey, an agricultural thriller. And it all worked really we...

4.5 stars. I hadn't read anything by Yume Kitasei before, but I think I'll have to change that after reading this ARC. *Saltwater Sisters* was compulsively readable, and so tense it kept me up at night thinking about it. *Saltwater Sisters* takes place in an imagined near-future world that survived a global famine, and now most crops suffer from cycles of blight controlled by a pesticide called Amaranthine. Both blight-resistant seeds and Amaranthine are made by the same company - Renewal. The...