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betweentheshelves's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This hooked me from the beginning! The art is stunning, the characters are engaging, and it feels like a folktale in the overall writing. Based on the Korean legend of the fox-demon woman Gumiho, Ha includes themes that still apply to a lot of women today. All of the elements work together to create such an engaging graphic novel.
However, it's not quite getting five stars because the ending felt quite abrupt. Each section of the story felt like it got room to breath, but the ending was wrapped up in just a few pages. Not sure if this was intended because of the mythology aspect, but I wish there was just a little more there are at the end. If you're looking for a great graphic novel to pick up during Women's History Month, I definitely recommend this one!
However, it's not quite getting five stars because the ending felt quite abrupt. Each section of the story felt like it got room to breath, but the ending was wrapped up in just a few pages. Not sure if this was intended because of the mythology aspect, but I wish there was just a little more there are at the end. If you're looking for a great graphic novel to pick up during Women's History Month, I definitely recommend this one!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Body horror, Sexual assault, and Blood
Minor: Bullying, Ableism, and Domestic abuse
creatingavery's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Thank you to the publisher for sending me an advanced copy of this book.
I had such a great time reading this story! I knew some things about the nine tailed fox but I learned a lot more about Korean culture surrounding that myth from this novel. The art was beautiful, and I loved how the stories were layered seamlessly so that they were easy to follow.
I was really happy with the queer representation in this book. The love story feels very sincere and heartfelt as well as fit beautifully into the story. I found myself getting really emotional over it.
The twists kept coming in a way I didn’t expect, which kept me turning pages. The pacing of this story was right on point to keep me interested.
I wish I could read this again for the first time.
I had such a great time reading this story! I knew some things about the nine tailed fox but I learned a lot more about Korean culture surrounding that myth from this novel. The art was beautiful, and I loved how the stories were layered seamlessly so that they were easy to follow.
I was really happy with the queer representation in this book. The love story feels very sincere and heartfelt as well as fit beautifully into the story. I found myself getting really emotional over it.
The twists kept coming in a way I didn’t expect, which kept me turning pages. The pacing of this story was right on point to keep me interested.
I wish I could read this again for the first time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Violence, Sexual violence, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Blood and Body horror
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