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4.35 AVERAGE
4.35 AVERAGE
slow-paced
adventurous
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
I liked the first book more. This one was very predictable. Nothing surprised me and the male lead seemed kind of stupid. Even more so than in the first book.
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
This was a very sweet and fun read!! I enjoyed the first book more because I am a sucker for enemies to lovers and I found this mystery to be more predictable than the first, but overall it was still a really fun exploration of Korean mythology in a modern context, and this book felt like it healed the relationship wounds from book 1. It was a celebration of love its many different forms - familiar, friendship, and romantic - I am sappy so I loved that!
adventurous
funny
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
The God and the Gwisin gave me old god in current time vibes. The god Seokga finds himself on an underworld cruise with his brother. Chaos ensues, while Seokga is in the midst of chasing an invisible thread connect to his finger.
This story was a whirlwind of mystery and adventure. Funny at times, and very enjoyable. The characters were very likable and I was curious to see how the story would unravel. This book was a delight to read.
Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group Del-Rey, Random House Worlds & Inklore for the opportunity to read this advance reader copy.
This story was a whirlwind of mystery and adventure. Funny at times, and very enjoyable. The characters were very likable and I was curious to see how the story would unravel. This book was a delight to read.
Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group Del-Rey, Random House Worlds & Inklore for the opportunity to read this advance reader copy.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Thank you to PRH Audio for the ALC. I didn’t connect with this one as much as I did with The God and the Gumiho, and I think that’s because nothing really stands out about Kisa like there was for Hani. I called the villain early in the book. The story was still charming though. It was sweet to see how invested Seokga was in finding and nurturing his fated in her new life. He is far less grumpy and open-minded. 🥰
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
~*ARC Reader*~
First off thanks so much to The Del Rey Team for selecting me to recieve an early copy of The God and the Gwisin! I was so excited to hear the sequel was coming out and your offer to let me into the group of ARC readers sent me over the moon! Also thanks to NetGalley for the ability to access these ARCs!
Now to the good stuff - we're back with Seokga as he searches for Hani's reincarnation that his brother promised him. And he has sure been searching...for 30 years. 😭 When his brother Hwanin insists they go on an underworld cruise to relax Seokga's frayed nerves, Seokga is resistant. Upon arriving however, the red thread around his finger pulls taut and he finally finds his threaded soulmate, Yoo Kisa - Hani's reincarnation - working aboard the ship. Which means that not only does she not have memories of him (why would she have memories from her past life?) but also that she's already dead. And that's just the beginning...
This was another amazing whodunnit from Sophie Kim that I greatly enjoyed. Exploring the concept of reincarnation and how much of a person really remains through changes was a fascinating journey, especially with Sophie's use of the Ship of Thesus as a parallel. And there was so much humor sprinkled in without distracting from a very serious murder plot, and a deeply troubled Seokga who is clearly struggling through his own internal (and external) battles. Sophie Kim tackled mental health in a genre that often either makes light of it or demonizes it - and she did it with respect and a deft hand that she should be proud of. We got the classic murder-mystery vibes, some cheeky "sudden family" hilarity, and a sweet slow-burn romance all together without any of the themes feeling like they were in direct competition with eachother or that they didn't belong. I really see Sophie Kim's evolution as a writer here, and I'm super curious to see what she does next.
First off thanks so much to The Del Rey Team for selecting me to recieve an early copy of The God and the Gwisin! I was so excited to hear the sequel was coming out and your offer to let me into the group of ARC readers sent me over the moon! Also thanks to NetGalley for the ability to access these ARCs!
Now to the good stuff - we're back with Seokga as he searches for Hani's reincarnation that his brother promised him. And he has sure been searching...for 30 years. 😭 When his brother Hwanin insists they go on an underworld cruise to relax Seokga's frayed nerves, Seokga is resistant. Upon arriving however, the red thread around his finger pulls taut and he finally finds his threaded soulmate, Yoo Kisa - Hani's reincarnation - working aboard the ship. Which means that not only does she not have memories of him (why would she have memories from her past life?) but also that she's already dead. And that's just the beginning...
This was another amazing whodunnit from Sophie Kim that I greatly enjoyed. Exploring the concept of reincarnation and how much of a person really remains through changes was a fascinating journey, especially with Sophie's use of the Ship of Thesus as a parallel. And there was so much humor sprinkled in without distracting from a very serious murder plot, and a deeply troubled Seokga who is clearly struggling through his own internal (and external) battles. Sophie Kim tackled mental health in a genre that often either makes light of it or demonizes it - and she did it with respect and a deft hand that she should be proud of. We got the classic murder-mystery vibes, some cheeky "sudden family" hilarity, and a sweet slow-burn romance all together without any of the themes feeling like they were in direct competition with eachother or that they didn't belong. I really see Sophie Kim's evolution as a writer here, and I'm super curious to see what she does next.
adventurous
emotional
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
I thought this was a great continuation! It’s very different considering the events at end of the last book, but I think the author really found her stride when it came to the characters in this one. I really enjoyed both the old new and characters, and I particularly enjoyed seeing Seokja’s continued growth. All the character dynamics were really fun, but also had a lot of heart, and while there are a lot of funny moments, there’s also quite a few heavier themes and character trauma that I think were handled well. I also enjoyed getting to see more of the gods and other mythical creatures in this one, and the new setting was interesting.
I think my only real gripe is that I found the mystery to be very obvious, so much so that I thought I was wrong, so I think that was stronger in the first novel. However, I think the character dynamics were the real star and the romance(s) were really strong for me, so I just enjoyed the ride. The end of this also hints at more in this world, and I’ll definitely be reading anything else from Sophie Kim.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
This was cute! Def more cozy than the last one. Lower stakes. Wayyyy less angst. I liked Kisa! I just... didn't like her and Seoka as much as I liked him and Hani :/ But this was still a very enjoyable read. It just leaned a lil more YA imo. (It's not YA tho. Def still adult). Even separate from the romance, the themes themselves felt more catered to a younger audience. Early 20s for sure. I loved the writing style tho, and I really like the ship of theseus comparison.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
No