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4.34 AVERAGE
4.34 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love this urban fantasy world with the gods and all the creatures. Kisa was a great character to follow and I quite enjoyed Seokga's character growth.
I wanted more depth regarding Kisa being one of the shamans since I found that piece of information very interesting. I would have also liked a tiny bit more of her backstory. (It was giving "cinderella vibes")
The romance between Seokga and Kisa didn't feel as developed as I'd anticipated it to be. However the moments of angst between them was what won me over. I LOVE the reincarnated soulmate trope in fantasy.
Overall really enjoyed it and hope the author keeps writing in this world
I wanted more depth regarding Kisa being one of the shamans since I found that piece of information very interesting. I would have also liked a tiny bit more of her backstory. (It was giving "cinderella vibes")
The romance between Seokga and Kisa didn't feel as developed as I'd anticipated it to be. However the moments of angst between them was what won me over. I LOVE the reincarnated soulmate trope in fantasy.
Overall really enjoyed it and hope the author keeps writing in this world
adventurous
lighthearted
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:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
fast-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
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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:
Yes
Thank you Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group for this ARC
This book was such an emotional follow up to the first in the series! Truly there is little I can say without spoiling the conclusion of the last book, but the predicament between the FMC and MMC is heartwrenching, and the author does an AMAZING job of highlighting that beautifully (and painfully) every step of the way.
If you enjoyed the first book, you will undoubtedly have a great time with this second one. The Korean mythology woven throughout adds unique cultural depth, and that teasing tone that made me fall in love with the first book is back in full force. Also, can we talk about the himbo MMC? A vibe. I love him dearly.
This book was such an emotional follow up to the first in the series! Truly there is little I can say without spoiling the conclusion of the last book, but the predicament between the FMC and MMC is heartwrenching, and the author does an AMAZING job of highlighting that beautifully (and painfully) every step of the way.
If you enjoyed the first book, you will undoubtedly have a great time with this second one. The Korean mythology woven throughout adds unique cultural depth, and that teasing tone that made me fall in love with the first book is back in full force. Also, can we talk about the himbo MMC? A vibe. I love him dearly.
adventurous
funny
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:
Yes
Thank you to NetGalley, Del Rey Books and Random House, and the author for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I loved the first book and the end made me cry. Already knowing Seokga’s personality and how deep his love ran for Hani made this book feel familiar.
Seokga is the same witty, uninterested (unless it’s her), unbothered (on the surface), questionable (not that good) detective that he was in the first book. Only in this one, he has a therapist and we learn more about his inner child and where the feud with his brother began. I enjoyed seeing a more vulnerable and serious side of Seokga.
Kisa is the polar opposite of Hani: neat, organized, a rule follower, less experienced, less spontaneous, and more analytical.
I loved their story (maybe slightly more). Seokga has to reconcile his old feelings and his memories of who Kisa was in her past life, with who she is now. Points were made and the philosophical question that hovered over them was my favorite. This plus an invisible thread connecting them that can deliver their emotions or thoughts had me not wanting the story to end.
There’s a mystery that needs to be solved, but you’ll have to read to find out more about it 😉.
I will say that with this book, I connected more to the romance and familial aspects than the mystery part, though I was happy to be back in the world and be along for the ride.
Read for:
🧵 Murder mystery
🧵 Soulmates
🧵 Reincarnation and past life discussions
🧵 Korean folklore/mythology (loose interpretation)
🧵 Threaded by Fate (literally)
🧵 Dual POVs
OVERALL
Overall, I give this a 5 out of 5 stars. Though the answer to the mysteries were there all along and not surprising, the use of returning characters, the concept of reincarnation and fate, and seeing Seokga’s relationship with his family made the story for me.
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I loved the first book and the end made me cry. Already knowing Seokga’s personality and how deep his love ran for Hani made this book feel familiar.
Seokga is the same witty, uninterested (unless it’s her), unbothered (on the surface), questionable (not that good) detective that he was in the first book. Only in this one, he has a therapist and we learn more about his inner child and where the feud with his brother began. I enjoyed seeing a more vulnerable and serious side of Seokga.
Kisa is the polar opposite of Hani: neat, organized, a rule follower, less experienced, less spontaneous, and more analytical.
I loved their story (maybe slightly more). Seokga has to reconcile his old feelings and his memories of who Kisa was in her past life, with who she is now. Points were made and the philosophical question that hovered over them was my favorite. This plus an invisible thread connecting them that can deliver their emotions or thoughts had me not wanting the story to end.
There’s a mystery that needs to be solved, but you’ll have to read to find out more about it 😉.
I will say that with this book, I connected more to the romance and familial aspects than the mystery part, though I was happy to be back in the world and be along for the ride.
Read for:
🧵 Murder mystery
🧵 Soulmates
🧵 Reincarnation and past life discussions
🧵 Korean folklore/mythology (loose interpretation)
🧵 Threaded by Fate (literally)
🧵 Dual POVs
OVERALL
Overall, I give this a 5 out of 5 stars. Though the answer to the mysteries were there all along and not surprising, the use of returning characters, the concept of reincarnation and fate, and seeing Seokga’s relationship with his family made the story for me.
www.ihavetosay.blog
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
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:
Yes
I ate this book up! It was so nice to see Seokga’s development as a character between the first book and this one! The humor was top tier and the romance was so sweet!
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
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:
Complicated
emotional
funny
hopeful
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