Review: In Review: Salt (Salt #1) by Danielle Ellison
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 02 2, 2014
It had been awhile since I read a book about witches and I've never had a lot of luck with them, but that didn't stop me from requesting this one as soon as that gorgeous cover drew me in. The concept behind this book was intriguing, and I'm a sucker for a good YA paranormal, so I was really excited to this one. I enjoyed it, but it just fell a wee bit flat for me.I liked Penelope. She made a great, strong female lead. I love a good kicka** heroine and she definitely fit the bill. I liked, too, that she wasn't perfect. She had flaws and that made her easier to connect with. Carter... I loved Carter. Sure, he was keeping secrets of his own, but he was a good guy. He and Penelope had a ton of chemistry and worked well together. I mean, even her magic worked better with him around. They had a wonderful connection.While I liked this book, and truthfully would give it 3.5 stars if I gave halves, I just found that it dragged in places. I had a difficult time sticking with the story and kept putting it down and reading other books before coming back to it. That's something I don't do very often. That's not saying I didn't enjoy the story and characters, or that the writing wasn't excellent. It just didn't completely hold my attention. I wasn't dying to finish it.Now, all that said, the action in the book was really good and engaging when it occurred. The romance and friendships were wonderful. The plot kept me guessing, if not fully engaged. I'm absolutely interesting in learning what happens next, but it just wasn't a four-star read for me. Danielle Ellison has woven an interesting world with this series and I definitely want to see where she takes it. I love that it's set in Washington, DC. I've not come across many non-political reads that are. There was one bit about demons in the Metro system that actually made me laugh out loud. Because yes. I can easily believe demos live in the Metro. I think I've ridden the train with them from time to time. ;)I received a copy of this book from the publisher, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.