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4.34 AVERAGE
4.34 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I really enjoyed this book. I liked the first one a little bit more but this is also a really strong story. I loved all the characters and the murder mystery. I found myself audibly laughing a few times at the banter. It was overall a fun read. I think it left off for another book so I’m excited to see what comes out in this world next. I would definitely recommend this to other readers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide, Violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Cursing, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Medical trauma, Abandonment
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was so cute and romantic. I enjoyed how they fell in love. And the thread was just hilarious. Who knew a thread would be comic relief? It was a murder on the river with ghosts, gods, and creatures in a very light-hearted and witty way. I really liked the plot line and the character development as well as the strong supporting characters. It was very well done.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
I wish I liked this book more because I loved the first one so much! I did think I was going to enjoy the book based on the premise of the story, but it ended up falling flat for me.
Just like with The God and the Gumiho, this romance moved too quickly for me. I get that there’s a red thread of fate and so they already knew they were soulmates, but it just didn’t feel natural for me. I also hated that the author madeKisa a virgin with a “teach me” moment.
The writing was really cringey at times and felt like I was reading a YA novel instead of an adult book. The pacing of the book also felt off - too slow at points and too rushed at others. The murder mystery seemed fun but I ultimately didn’t like the way it was done.
I would continue to recommend the first book in the series, but perhaps not The God and the Gwisin.
Just like with The God and the Gumiho, this romance moved too quickly for me. I get that there’s a red thread of fate and so they already knew they were soulmates, but it just didn’t feel natural for me. I also hated that the author made
The writing was really cringey at times and felt like I was reading a YA novel instead of an adult book. The pacing of the book also felt off - too slow at points and too rushed at others. The murder mystery seemed fun but I ultimately didn’t like the way it was done.
I would continue to recommend the first book in the series, but perhaps not The God and the Gwisin.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
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
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-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
Thank you Del Rey and Netgalley for the ARC!
OOOH I am so happy to be back in this world. Kim did a great job introducing the new character of Kisa, including parts we love of Hani while also acknowledging she isn't the same person. I love the new love story that played out, the way side characters got to develop more, and the fact we got to learn more about the world and how it works. I feel like Kim is writing towards something, and I am so excited for this story to continue to play out.
If you like K-Dramas, you really should pick this one up.
OOOH I am so happy to be back in this world. Kim did a great job introducing the new character of Kisa, including parts we love of Hani while also acknowledging she isn't the same person. I love the new love story that played out, the way side characters got to develop more, and the fact we got to learn more about the world and how it works. I feel like Kim is writing towards something, and I am so excited for this story to continue to play out.
If you like K-Dramas, you really should pick this one up.
adventurous
funny
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
adventurous
emotional
funny
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