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mysterious
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Yes
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Yes
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Flaws of characters a main focus:
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Loved it! Leans more on the mystery element than last one but still packs in some romantic punch.
adventurous
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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
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Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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lighthearted
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The God and the Gwisin by Sophie Kim is the second book in the Fate’s Thread Series and lives up there the hype of the first book in the series. This was so freaking good and I’m so happy to have experienced yet another adventure.
I love the dynamic of this story. It continues from the previous story, only a little over 30 years later. I’m always for a reincarnation story but this one also has the mix of gods and lots of creatures involved. It takes it to a whole new level. Rather than taking place in the human world, it’s in the afterlife. Can you imagine having to pay for the bad choices of your past life and you don’t even remember what you did in that life? That sucks, but it is a beautiful conflict from the start.
I really like Yoo Kisa. She’s the reincarnation of Hani but is a whole new person, well gwishin. Between her being a healer, creature doctor, OB, and having to use those skills in the afterlife as a punishment sets her up for a huge growth. Due to her limitations she struggles with her frustrations and some random guy who is obsessed with her and connected to her by a thread that only he and she can see. Fun times, right? Again, can you imagine? I freaking love this story.
Seokga’s back and better than ever or maybe not, going to therapy, a god again, but still dealing with loss. I like that the story has a focus on dealing with grief from a god’s perspective and having to wait. There’s also the theme of dealing with memories vs no memories at all. Life after death and fate also come up and continue to take things to new levels.
With all of that said, there’s also the intertwining of Korean lore and mythology that makes me love this even more and it’s a whole new mystery to solve while dealing with a possible romance. As always, the Korean language is always welcomed and encouraged. I’m so excited to see more from this and it would be awesome to adapt this series into a kdrama. It’d be a hit!
If you love a combination of fantasy, mystery, romance, action, and even some adventure with all tiles of creatures, then this is for you!!
If you haven’t read the first book, I’d recommend reading that first! Sophie has tons of other books to check out too. Venture into her vast library! Enjoy!
*This was an honest review for a complimentary copy of The God and the Gwisin from Sophie Kim via NetGalley
a lot of telling, no showing, felt very scripted with mental health, daddy issues, and therapy themes. but had some funny moments and felt kdrama-esque.
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☕ Coffee | 🔍 Murder Mystery | 💘 Romance
The God and the Gwisin is the sequel to The God and the Gumiho, and it doesn’t disappoint! Hani has reincarnated as Kisa—a complete opposite of her past self, with just enough similarities to keep Seok-a second-guessing everything. As Kisa and Seok-a navigate their complicated feelings, they’re also thrown into a chilling mystery aboard a cruise ship: Who killed Seok-a’s brother... who’s now a baby?
I loved seeing Somi again and was excited to meet Hajun—a K-pop idol! Sophie Kim does a great job shedding light on the harsh, unrealistic standards placed on K-pop stars.
The bond between the four characters was one of my favorite parts—full of heart, banter, and support. The murder mystery set on a cruise ship was really fun! 🛳️
The ending closed one door... but left another slightly open—could there be a third book? I mean it ended on a perfect note, but my reader heart wouldn’t mind one more adventure. ☺️
Thank you so much for the Arc 💖
The God and the Gwisin is the sequel to The God and the Gumiho, and it doesn’t disappoint! Hani has reincarnated as Kisa—a complete opposite of her past self, with just enough similarities to keep Seok-a second-guessing everything. As Kisa and Seok-a navigate their complicated feelings, they’re also thrown into a chilling mystery aboard a cruise ship: Who killed Seok-a’s brother... who’s now a baby?
I loved seeing Somi again and was excited to meet Hajun—a K-pop idol! Sophie Kim does a great job shedding light on the harsh, unrealistic standards placed on K-pop stars.
The bond between the four characters was one of my favorite parts—full of heart, banter, and support. The murder mystery set on a cruise ship was really fun! 🛳️
The ending closed one door... but left another slightly open—could there be a third book? I mean it ended on a perfect note, but my reader heart wouldn’t mind one more adventure. ☺️
Thank you so much for the Arc 💖
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I really enjoyed this book because we got to dive deeper into the characters from book one and a few new ones. The who dunnit mystery was pretty easy to figure out early on, but the romance and interactions kept me going.
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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