4.34 AVERAGE

emotional funny hopeful 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

This book is a slow burn fantasy that blends Korean folklore, murder mystery, and an emotional love story all set on a supernatural cruise ship. Seokga finally finds the love of his life, but there’s a catch… she’s dead. And just as they reunite, his brother is murdered, forcing them to solve the mystery while caring for a very unexpected reincarnation.

This book delivers everything, rich mythology, unexpected twists, and a romance so full of tension it hurts. The world building is chef’s kiss, the mystery keeps you guessing, and the slow burn? WORTH IT.

If you love fantasy with depth, high stakes, and emotions that hit hard, you need this on your TBR!
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3.5
adventurous emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Simply enjoyable

But, and please note, that I’ve rated this 5 stars. There are at least two typos in this book. Or I’m misunderstanding what sentences were saying. Who knows! Not me

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emotional 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: Complicated
adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes

Five stars, this ate, no notes
adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious tense 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
adventurous challenging emotional reflective 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

I really loved this book! The story was well paced, full of drama and characters to die for. 

I love a good murder mystery. This was a fun one too. I loved all the twists and turns. Sure it can feel predictable but the journey was great. 

The characters are the heart and soul of this story. Seokga is still Seokga but he has also grown. Watching him fall in love with Kisa was beautiful and satisfying. Kisa is also a great. Very different from Hani but I too fell in love with her. Their relationship was so natural and satisfying! 

The side characters also were great. We see a familiar face as well as a new one that steals your heart. Love them so much!

The mental health rep also was excellent. Sophie handles some great deep issues like losing a friend or lover, the pressure of being an Idol, and letting yourself love another with grace and care. I love it!

All in all I loved this book! Highly recommend! 
adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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
adventurous funny lighthearted 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