Salt: A Slow Burn Forced Proximity New Adult Dystopian Romance (Thalassic Series Book 1)

Name: Salt: A Slow Burn Forced Proximity New Adult Dystopian Romance (Thalassic Series Book 1)
Price: 0.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (618 reviews)
Author: Liz Shipton

by Liz Shipton

Romantasy Young Adult

4.0 (618)

4.0 stars from 618 reviews. Top 94% of Romantasy books we track.

Published by Indy PubPublished 2023-01-01

$0.9975% off peak

Last checked: May 25, 2026

Price history: Free – $3.99

Good deal — this is near the lowest price we've tracked.

Price range: Free – $3.99

Buy on Amazon - $0.99

0 readers are tracking this book's price

Fans of these authors will like this...

Sarah J. Maas
Emily Henry
Elise Kova

Fans of these books will like this...

A Court of Thorns and Roses
The Shadows Between Us
Firekeeper's Daughter

Perfect for you if...

You love slow-burn romance where tension builds through forced proximity and genuine danger, not just banter.
You're drawn to morally grey characters with hidden trauma who earn their happiness through trials, not luck.
You want adventure and world-building alongside romance, with the promise that things get darker and spicier as the series unfolds.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer romance where the emotional connection develops quickly. This book makes you wait, and it's intentional.
You're looking for cosy reads. Storms, pirates, and political conspiracies mean genuine peril throughout.
You need complete answers about the larger world immediately. This is book one of a series, and mysteries stay mysteries for now.

About this book

Bird Howsley must cross a deadly ocean to find her brother, whom she believed was dead. The journey presents numerous dangers: storms, pirates, and political secrets that could destabilize an empire. Unable to undertake this alone, she bribes her mentor, Sargo Paz, a captain and experienced sailor two years her senior, to help her. As Bird and Sargo spend extended time together at sea, fighting for survival and depending on each other, the dynamic between them shifts. What began as a mentor-student relationship becomes increasingly complicated. This is the first book in the Thalassic Series. The romance develops slowly, and the series becomes darker and spicier with each subsequent installment.

Get the best deal every time

We track price drops, sale patterns, and predict when this book will go on offer next.

Price History

Kindle price over time. Green zones = periods when the book was free.

Free – $3.99

Currently on sale at $0.99 — 75% off peak. Price has dropped 14 times over the last 3 years. Goes on sale roughly every 82 days. Typically stays discounted for 2 days.

Sales Rank

Amazon sales rank: lower number = better selling book. #1 is the bestseller.

Currently around #106K in the Kindle store — a niche title. Sales have softened 64% recently.

Rating & Reviews

Purple line = star rating over time. Blue area = total review count growth.

Currently 4.0★ from 618 reviews

Gaining approximately 16 new reviews per month. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.7 to 4.0.

Sale Prediction

Actual Predicted

This book is currently discounted at $0.99. It typically returns to around $3.99.

Prices shown in USD from Amazon US. We continuously pull new data to improve tracking. If dates look old, it usually means there has been no significant change since the last data point.