Reviews tagging 'Classism'

The Fox Maidens by Robin Ha

6 reviews

clarabooksit's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Classism, Death, Sexism, Violence, Grief, Murder, Animal death, Blood, Death of parent, and Misogyny

Moderate: Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, and Infertility

Minor: Sexual assault

robinks's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

I loved how traditional Korean lore was weaved in to the story. The illustrations were wonderfully detailed and colorful.

I wish there was a bit more to the love story, as it seemed really rushed at the end.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Misogyny, Blood, Bullying, Murder, Classism, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Violence, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Grief, Sexual violence, Ableism, Child death, Domestic abuse, and Vomit

Minor: Child abuse, Chronic illness, and Infertility

jartone93's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Classism, and Sexual assault

clarke's review against another edition

medium-paced

3.75

The Fox Maidens primarily centres on Kai, the daughter of the man famed to have killed the fox demon and the woman rumoured to be her. The YA graphic novel tells her tale, the legend of Gumiho (the fox demon), her parents histories, with some small sections on Sura, an assassin sent to kill Kai. 

The novel is rich in Korean culture, with notes adding further information about the culture and history, alongside the fantasy. I enjoyed the story, and whilst I wasn't familiar with the legend prior to reading, I think fans of Mulan and Teen Wolf will enjoy it. It was written and illustrated quote simply, so I think readers on the younger age of the spectrum would also enjoy it. It made for a quick easy read for me. 

I'll echo another review who wanted more of Kai and Sura together - being badass and their love story. I felt like I was waiting and waiting for it, to only get a tiny bit at the end. It felt like Sura was forgotten for most of the novel. This was disappointing for me, as based on the description citing this plot point (plus it's tagged as LGBT first, before fantasy) I expected it much earlier than the end. If it was sold to me differently, it would have been a nice addition to the story. Both characters were 'not like other girls' and Kai explicitly didn't want to marry a man, which is valid in its own right (and also fine for a teenager to change their mind later), despite pressure and comments from those around her. I liked that her father support her interests and stood up for her in front of others. Her passion and determination was heralded as an asset, and he didn't use it against her. 

In summary, an enjoyable fantasy but the ending was rushed, Sura was almost forgotten about, but overall good for younger audiences. Thank you to netgalley for the arc. 
 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Death of parent, Classism, Sexual assault, Animal death, Blood, Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Murder

Minor: Infertility

ezwolf's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Kai is the only daughter in her family and even though she is a girl, her father still teaches her how to fight alongside her brothers. On her thirteenth birthday she discovers that her mother made a deal with Gumiho in order to have a child and the rumors that follow her and her mother have more truth to them than she imagined. 

This was such an interesting graphic novel! I really liked that there was a prelude to the story that detailed historical context and Korean mythology. I also really appreciated the annotations throughout the novel. 

I love stories where characters meet as children and then come to find each other again later in life. Kai and Sura’s relationship was not the full focus of the story but it was nice to read about. 

Thank you to NetGalley for making this available in exchange for an honest review! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Sexism, Violence, Misogyny, Grief, Classism, Death, and Death of parent

Moderate: Infertility, Chronic illness, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Sexual violence, Ableism, and Rape

devynreadsnovels's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Violence, Animal death, Death, Blood, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Child death, Death of parent, Grief, and War

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, Domestic abuse, Abandonment, and Bullying