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A Crane Among Wolves by June Hur

16 reviews

praxagorathesmophoria's review

dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

5.0

A story of love, both romantic and familial, against a dark and dangerous period in Korean history. The relationship between Iseul and her sister, Iseul and her friend Yul, Iseul and old retired investigator Wonsik, and the romantic relationship between Iseul and Daehyun, are all rich, vivid and create a beautiful story that asks in the face of Evil, what ate you willing to do for those you love.
As the author says, this reads like a period KDrama, and I would love to see it get adapted 1 day, but the visuals the writing created are perfect in themselves.  
Also highly recommended reading along to the author's curated mood playlist on Spotify. Creates the perfect reading environment. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Blood, Trafficking, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Moderate: Sexism and Sexual harassment

Minor: Incest, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Torture

This book deals with the historical atrocities committed by a particular king during Korean history. Please read the content warnings in the front of the book. But understand that these are all dealt with inappropriate and well-thought-out and well treated ways..

tlsoe's review against another edition

adventurous dark informative medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Murder

Minor: Child death, Incest, Rape, and Suicide

qeenb33's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional informative fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, and War

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, and Death of parent

Minor: Child death, Incest, Physical abuse, Rape, and Suicide

phua_jieying's review

dark medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Trafficking, and Kidnapping

Minor: Animal cruelty, Child death, Incest, Rape, and Suicide

eliaflight's review

adventurous emotional informative mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

Set in the Joseon era of Korea, Reading the book is like watching a historical k-drama. The characters were very fun to read and the author has put in an intensive amount of research to tell this story. The story contains some romantic elements, but definitely focuses more on the politics and mystery solving. Overall I very much enjoyed A Crane Among Wolves.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Violence, and Kidnapping

Minor: Child death, Incest, Rape, and Suicide

The author includes content warnings at the beginning of the book in the author's note.

poppy_warphan's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Review to come 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Animal death, Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Suicide, Grief, and Death of parent