Reviews

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh

jsweetwine's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

imgunnagetyou's review against another edition

2.75

fun and whimsical story
romance was

rushed way too fast. a month in and "i love you" already

 
i found myself wanting the book to end... the ending felt like it dragged a little bit

emmathrysoee's review against another edition

adventurous challenging hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

addiewood's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

naa_'s review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

booksarebetter's review against another edition

4.0

Full of whimsy, myth, and stories of gods and magic, this sounded right up my alley. Unfortunately, it felt just a touch... not for me and I can't place why. I'm definitely going to need to reread this later when I'm in the mood for something whimsical. It's beautiful writing, fast paced, and I empathize with Mina. She's such a great character and I adore books with magpies in them, especially in relation to curses and magic. This is a solid 4 ⭐ read, but it felt there was something missing. I recommend this for those who love ancient myths and magic.

sisira107's review against another edition

2.0

DNF 78%

Im so sad about not finishing this book,
I really like the mythology and the korean folklore in it but i didn’t connected at all with the story or the characters. Its a great book but i al most ended up in a reading slump because of it.

meg_sm's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

I can't fully explain why, but reading this just felt like sinking into a hug. It reads like a fairy tale, with rich imagery, imaginative worldbuilding, and touches of whimsy around every corner. I felt effortlessly carried by the story and somehow comforted by the presence of the characters, like strangers you immediately feel at home with. I also appreciated that it took seriously the themes of grief and loss without getting overly heavy and while still retaining the comforting vibe. I'm looking forward to checking out more of Axie Oh's writing! 

aaronwarnersgirl150's review against another edition

5.0

A truely magical story

chiara132435's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0