Examples of solution-controlled crystal morphology alterations have long been of research interest, resulting in an abundance of publications reporting such observations. A landmark paper on the subject by Davey et al. came out almost four decades ago, looking into the growth morphology of succinic acid upon changing the solvent from water to iso-propanol. In their study, the authors identify key solute-solvent interactions, laying the groundwork for understanding solvent-induced crystal morphology. Over the years, a selection of mechanisms have been identified to rationalise the role of the solvent on crystal growth shapes. It is thought that on certain facets, solvent molecules can act as an impurity therefore hindering surface diffusion and blocking access to kink sites. Solvent polarity, steric interactions and hydrogen bonding capabilities have also been found to affect the growth rate of specific crystal facets, while in some cases Coloumb and Van der Waals forces can have a significant impact. In our recent work, 11 the dynamics and thermodynamics of solvent molecules at the crystal-solution interface reveal how the type, strength and lifetime of surface-solvent interactions can have a dramatic impact on the solvent behaviour at the crystal surface. Quantifying this information has provided a straightforward and easily accessible screening procedure of identifying solvents which have the potential to affect crystal shape anisotropy. Additionally, an investigation into the thermodynamics and kinetics of solute conformational transitions at the crystal-solution interface has revealed how conformational rearrangements play an important role in the molecular mechanisms of attachment/detachment, display solvent-dependent characteristics, and can affect the kinetics of crystal growth. The growth morphology of solution-grown crystals, however, is ultimately a direct result of the relative growth kinetics of morphologically dominant facets. Growth and dissolution kinetics of crystal surfaces are governed by the ease of attachment/detachment of solute molecules to/from the crystal, which are processes occurring at defects on the crystal surface.