Reviewed by shannonmiz on
3.5*
Actual salt is my least favorite part of the ocean/sea, true story. That is mostly a random fact, not having a ton to do with this book, but it does explain why I was nodding along every time Indi was salty about its effects. (Pun terrible and wholly intended.) Look, this is a quirky little story, one that I found fast-paced and quite enjoyable. Hannah Moskowitz is pretty great at quirky, and this is no exception. It's pretty short, I finished it in just a few hours, so don't expect a ton of world-building and character development, but it also never drags.
My favorite part of the book, of course, is the sibling relationship. Indi loves his siblings with everything he's got, and after their parents' disappearance, they've become a cohesive foursome. They keep the family business of sea monster hunting going, even if Indi kind of wishes he could work in a Dunkin Donuts or something. The book really focuses on their relationships and dynamic, and how a person knows when/if it's okay for them to venture out and forge their own path.
Of course, the sea monsters are dangerous, and some of the human people they meet even more so. Indi basically must decide: Does he live the life that his parents wanted, that his siblings still want him to live, or does he choose his own path? And if he does, what will that mean for their family unit, who has never been apart?
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 26 September, 2018: Finished reading
- 26 September, 2018: Reviewed