“Lyrical and haunting, Our Cut of Salt explores the horrors of occupation via the lens of three generations of women as well as a one-of-a-kind haunted house. A disturbing, mesmerizing read.”
—Paul Tremblay, New York Times bestselling author of Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep

“Our Cut of Salt redefines the haunted house in the context of haunted history. Part Gothic horror, part family portrait, this is a haunting, gut-wrenching testament to the resilience of memory and the ghosts that survive through and alongside us.”
—Hala Alyan, author of Salt Houses

“A beautifully crafted reminder that the greatest horrors often come from the actions of humans.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Deeply human....The essential haunted house story of our moment in history. A gorgeous and painful debut.”
—Gretchen Felker-Martin, USA Today bestselling author of Black Flame

“An unforgettable revenge drama with a supernatural twist…A significant achievement, deploying fabulism to dark, impressive effect to convey historical horrors that, as Helm asserts, are still repeating.”
—Shelf Awareness, starred review

“Lyrical and terrifying, Helm’s portrait of generational trauma will leave you aching in its wake. Our Cut of Salt is not just a powerful exploration of injustice and survival, but also a testament to the power of love.”
—Monika Kim, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Eyes are the Best Part

“A haunting story of loss, displacement, and the strength of perseverance across generations. Helm has written a powerful tale of past wrongs, unanswered injustice, and the ghosts of vengeance and healing they might unleash.”
—P. Djèlí Clark, author of The Dead Cat Tail Assassins

“The strands of generations are so beautifully woven together and the writing is deft, lyrical and completely gets under your skin.”
—Daisy Pearce, author of Something in the Walls

“Devastating....Our Cut of Salt rages and aches and demands your complete attention, recontextualizing the very notion of what a haunted house is, positioning itself alongside such modern marvels of horror as Alison Rumfitt’s Tell Me I'm Worthless and Tananarive Due’s The Good House.”
—Clay McLeod Chapman, author of Wake Up and Open Your Eyes

“Our Cut of Salt is the must-read of the year. Longing and rage are woven beautifully in this multi-generational family story, taking readers to the steps of a house in Haifa that they will not forget.”
—Trang Thanh Tran, New York Times bestselling author of She Is a Haunting

“A ghost story haunted by a reality where justice and freedom feel as fantastical as the lingering spirits of the dead, speaking powerfully with and for those denied the same.”
—Indrapramit Das, author of The Devourers

“Our Cut of Salt is a raw and affecting dive into family secrets and the buried past in the best gothic haunted house tradition. Honest, heartfelt and gripping!”
—Bitter Karella, author of Moonflow

“Deena Helm is a generational talent and voice, immediately in conversation with Shirley Jackson and Stephen Graham Jones…It’s a testament to Helm’s mastery of the craft that this book is horrifying even in its quiet moments…Painfully timely and poignant.”
—Megan Bontrager, author of The Sea Hides its Dead

“Astounding….This should be required reading for the masses. Feel the grief of severance in your hands when reading this book; it will change you.”
—Grimdark Magazine

“A visceral exploration of generational trauma and the harsh costs of facing the past...Our Cut of Salt examines the horrors of genocide and colonization in an unflinching, timely tale.”
—K. M. Enright, Sunday Times bestselling author of Mistress of Lies

“Our Cut of Salt throbs with the longing for family lore that many of us second- and third-generation kids bear. In this moving exploration of mother-daughter relationships, and generational trauma and grief, Helm provides a timely reminder that the real horrors can be found in history.”
—E. L. Chen, author of Slasher Summer and One of Us Is Already Dead

“A gutting, visceral exploration of the violence of colonialism, and how it transcends generations. An unforgettable debut....You'll never be the same after reading this book.”
—Soraya Bouazzaoui, author of Aicha