Thank you to the publishers, author and NetGalley for the free copy of this audio book.

Good continuation of the story, and it was fun to hear Saalim's experiences in this one! It wasn't always clear at first when the perspectives switched while listening so caused a little confusion here and there. The narrator was good though!

I really enjoyed the narration in this audiobook. It may have been helpful for me to read this book and print so I could familiarize myself with the names more, but overall, I enjoy this book very much.

Thank you netgalley for an advanced ARC of this audiobook

It was a fun listen. But was not my kind of book, the characters where enjoyable

Thank you NetGalley the access to the audio arc for an honest review.

I loved the cover of this book and the premise sounded interesting. I don't know if it was the way the story flowed when read aloud or what, but I personally found it harder to follow along. I found myself having to stop and start and go back to follow the story. But that may be because I visualise the story in my head when reading and if I don't have the full understanding, the movie doesn't make sense, hence I couldn't just get lost in it. Like I said, it could be just a personal predicament and will be enjoyable for others.

thank you to netgalley for the advanced reading copy. I really enjoyed this and will be getting copies for my shop.

Son of the Salt Chaser was a romantic and magical story and I really enjoyed this. I listened through audiobook and can say it was very well narrated! I loved seeing Emel get on her feet and find confidence in who she is in this book after all of the abuse she suffered at the hands of her father. I also loved seeing Saalim’s POV and watching the him and Emel find their way back to each other.

I don’t know if it was just me, but I had a really hard time getting into this one. It was a lot of building and it just fell flat.

Son of the Salt Chaser by A. S. Thornton was the final book in the Salt Chasers series. The book starts with Saalim gong home. Heather must take his place as king and find answers. The tale was woven with much mystery and intrigue. Can Emel find peace there and live with her past? Will Saslim ever remember? All these things plagued me and the author took many twists and turns to reach the HEA. The audiobook was narrated by Vaneh Assadourian and she was excellent.
Thanks CamCat Books via NetGalley.

I gave it the olde college try but could not get into the story or care about any of the characters, also not a fan of the narrator

I wasn’t sure what to expect from the second installment and final book of the Salt Chaser series, knowing that the previous book had some incredible writing and parts I appreciated, but lacked a certain something that made it a 4+ star book! Honestly I feel like this book was similar in nature but overall I still enjoyed reading!

TLDR: 3/5

Son of the Salt Chaser continues to follow our two main characters —this time told in a dual perspective — as they each tackle expectation, lost memories and fate that is out of their hands. Overall, I really enjoyed the world building in the series and especially in this book. I thought that the author does a great job of tackling some of the larger picture questions that were still remaining at the end of the last book. However, at this time I felt that the pacing was really lacking in some places. Some were overly drawn out or really didn’t have a point until later in the story and I wonder if they could’ve been consolidated or even left out. I also felt that our main female character really had almost a digression from her character growth in the beginning to middle of this book since she kept making really just horrible decisions. On the other hand though, I did really like the male main characters journey and thought his character background really made him shine (even more). In terms of the plot, I feel as though there was a lot happening all at once, and a lot of the explanations don’t come until the very end of the book so it felt very restaurant in those moments of reveal.

On another note, this was the first installment of the two that I read as an audiobook (thanks NetGalley!). I did really enjoy the narration and thought the voice acting was superb!

I think I would still recommend this series to anyone who’s interested in exquisite descriptive writing, fantasy stories modeled after historical fiction and those who love a complex romance arc!

A.S. Thornton’s “Son of the Salt Chaser,” the sequel to “Daughter of the Salt King,” is a fantasy romance that draws on the lore and motifs of the Middle East.

Saalim, the genie Emel loves, has become human, and with this transformation, has forgotten their shared past. Now Emel is a refugee, following him to this city by the sea. She hopes she can rekindle their relationship, but his betrothal to a girl from the other side of the ocean may make that difficult. Instead, Emel finds comfort with Kas. But all is not as it seems, and Emel and Saalim slowly uncover secrets and information that will change their futures.

Like the first book, this is a very solid fantasy romance with lovely world-building and wonderful settings. I really enjoyed the developing relationships in the new setting, how old ones changed and new ones sprung up. I thought it was going to follow a similar romantic arc to Sarah J. Maas's “A Court of Thorns and Roses,” where a new love interest enters in the second book, but it doesn’t exactly follow that template.

The narrator, Vaneh Assadourian, made her return from the original story. I was very happy to have her back. I don’t like it when the narrator doesn’t do the next book in a series. She did an excellent job yet again with the tension and the voices of the various characters.

A.S. Thornton’s “Son of the Salt Chaser” is a great romance for a chill afternoon. I would recommend it to any fantasy romance lover. I received it from NetGalley.

The world building in this series is immaculate and the imagery made it so easy to immerse myself into the story. The conclusion to Saalim and Emels story was beautiful, however I did feel that it was a bit rushed toward the end. I will definitely be reading the authors other works!

The narration was fantastic, the narrator honestly did a great job emoting what was going on throughout the story. The story was fantastic and easy to follow even as a stand-alone. The long journey and fight for the two main characters to get through obstacles and struggles was engaging. I wish some of the reevaluations impacted the characters more deeply but for the reader they were great. Love always endures I suppose!

I had the opportunity to be an ARC reader for Son of the a salt Chaser. Unfortunately, I did not read the first book of the duology. I feel like I didn’t have a lot of the background of Saalim and Emel that would have enriched my experience listening to this audiobook. I loved the setting of the story. I could picture the struggles traveling the desert with lack of water. I like books with magic and this did not disappoint. I wasn’t surprised by the ending. I was expecting a happily ever after. It was a sweet ending and I felt it ended at a good place. I’m sure the biggest question that needed answered was “Is his snake big?”. The narrator was exceptional and made listening enjoyable. I would Read book one before jumping into book 2.

I want to thank Net Galley and IBPA for the audiobook. I give this review voluntarily and is my own opinion.

Son of the Salt Chaser was an excellent sequel to Daughter of the Salt King. I really enjoyed the world building and had fun watching the characters develop in book 2. The narrator on the audiobook really brought the story to life and I wish I would have listened rather than read the first one!

This was an excellent book. The world was rich and made you want to jump in. It was a wonderful continuation from Daughter of the Salt King! The narration was also very well done. I did find that a ome of the dialogue feels stilted, it was difficult to tell if it was the writing or the narration but it just didn’t always flow well.
I also felt like Emel needed a some stronger female friendships she was very much pining after a guy the whole time. And I don’t even have words for how mad the “did you do it all for my crown” line made me. Over all though I did enjoy the story

Son of the Salt Chaser is the enthralling sequel to Daughter of the Salt King. Emel must try and remind Saalim of who they were to each other before his memories were altered by her wish. There are new characters to connect with, old threads come back, and Emel struggles to deal with the repercussions of her wish. Emel sets out on a journey of curses, forbidden magic, poison, and royalty as she attempts to reconnect with Saalim.

Son of the Salt Chaser is a satisfying sequel and finale to the Salt Chasers duology. This is a great high-fantasy duology that would be perfect for readers of S.A. Chakraborty. The world-building of the Salt Chasers is rich and vibrant. I also enjoyed the audiobook, the narrator did a great job embodying Emel and Saalim. I would be curious to see more stories from this world and can’t wait to read more from A.S. Thornton!

Thank you to A.S. Thornton, CamCat Books, and Netgalley for a free ALC in exchange for an honest review.

If you’re a fan of the amnesia theme, very slow burn romance, memory returns, a slight smattering of action and a lot of drama, this is the book for you. If you enjoy well thought out scenes and a lot of dialogue, this is also for you. This book I really tried to like but it just wasn’t to my liking. I feel as though, for those who had read the first book in the duology, all that was needed was to start at chapter 26. What really bothered me was that while Emel was pining after Saalim, he was banging his mistress and engaged to yet another woman. I’m not really a fan of the reader knowing more than the characters because I find it frustrating, and that’s my personal preference. If that doesn’t bother you, you’ll love this novel! It just wasn’t my taste.

A few topics I’m confused about. Why was magic was such a far-off thought when Emel had all of her memories and was marked by the goddess/self proclaimed "expert on jinni"? Emel did get her remarks here or there to those who slighted her, but they didn’t remember so I’m not sure how that was a win for her. Saalim kind of reminded me of Season 8 John Snow, “She is my queen” over and over. Even at the end when they were getting crowned, he asked Emel (after all they’ve gone through) did you do it all for my crown? I’m sorry? This woman befriended your mistress and went through worlds to what, get quips like this? I really wanted to like them as a couple but the chapter where Emel goes from deciding to be with Kas for the rest of her days to literally seeing him in an alleyway (in full parade garb? How was she not seen??) and then deciding oh never mind I’ll go back to pining after Saalim. I was bothered by the fact that besides her sister Emel wasn’t given any strong female friendships, all of her friends seemed to be men (again, I could be wrong here, I was listening to the audiobook version). Also, the use of salt chaser was overused. I was already over the term at chapter 6 and it persisted throughout. I personally prefer a stronger female main character instead of one who just waits for life to tug her along. I did appreciate the happily ever after, but the plot line just wasn’t strong enough for me.

Excellent book, even though I hadn't read the first one yet. This isn't my normal genre, but I enjoyed the rich world and well-developed characters. While it reminded me of books like the Song of Wraiths and Ruin series, Spice Road, and mostly the City of Brass series, it was a unique entry that kept me reading to find out what would happen next. The writing is excellent, and I enjoyed the narration on the audiobook too.

"Son of the Salt Chaser" is the second installment in the Salt Chaser duology. It revisits a mystical desert similar to that of the Middle East. The story begins where book 1 left off with our protagonists, Emel and Saalem, entering a new timeline where they are strangers, Saalem has lost his magic, and Emel is the only person burdened by memories of the alternate timeline they barely survived in the first installment. Driven apart by magic and fate, Emel follows Saalem to his revitalized home kingdom hoping for their reconnection while Saalem battles against insurrection from unexpected foes.

This completed duology includes:
- concealed identities
- a far-off mystical desert
- dual POV
- second chance romance
- Aladin/prince of thieves/Scheherazade/one thousand and one nights vibes
- memory loss
- supernatural abilities
- star-crossed lovers
- friends to enemies
- betrayal and reconciliation and betrayal again
- excruciating love where they are both salves to their circumstances (in a different way than book 1)

Just like book 1, "Son of the Salt Chaser" is a beautifully written book with a captivating fantasy setting. I really believe that is is Thornton's ability to show not tell, that brings this story to life. Each desert oasis, city canal, and sand dune are given such vivid imagery.

However, in comparison to "Daughter of the Salt King," which was a complete 5/5 for me, book 2 falls short in a few categories. I felt that our two main characters stagnated in their development and the final plot resolution felt a bit underwhelming and sloppy. The antagonists' motivations didn't feel particularly compelling or convincing to me either.

All that said, I would still recommend this book to my friends; the ending is so beautiful, It's a good book that offers something very different than the stereotypical Eurocentric fantasy. Emel and Saalem's love is very dear to my heart.

I received this audiobook as an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher.