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4.35 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Rating: Absolutely Loved It
This is one of the best duologies that I've read recently! I wasn't sure where the story was going to go after the ending of the first one, but this completely surpassed all of my expectations! The banter? The yearning? The humor? The quiet healing? Just all top notch, and then to top it off we get to follow Seokga and Hani/Kisa on another murder mystery. An absolute delight from start to finish.
I LOVED the mystery in this one, and also the healing that happens between Seokga and Hwanin after Hwanin is brutally murdered and returns as a baby. Watching Seokga be reluctantly a caretaker was the sweetest thing. And I LOVED Kisa. She was a pure delight, and I felt very connected to her.
I think that there are some really very dark topics that are covered in this, so double check content warnings, but they felt to be addressed with care. I loved that this took the relationship that was so beautifully established in the first one and deepened it. The dynamic of Hani's reincarnation of Kisa also added some layers of complexity. Also, the number of times I laughed out loud was extremely high! It cracked me up, and the dynamics between Seokga and Kisa are delightful! Also with Somi! I loved it!
Overall, I absolutely flew through this one and can't wait to shove this series on all my friends!
Thank you to Netgalley and to Del Rey for an eARC of this one. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The God and the Gwisin is out now!
This is one of the best duologies that I've read recently! I wasn't sure where the story was going to go after the ending of the first one, but this completely surpassed all of my expectations! The banter? The yearning? The humor? The quiet healing? Just all top notch, and then to top it off we get to follow Seokga and Hani/Kisa on another murder mystery. An absolute delight from start to finish.
I LOVED the mystery in this one, and also the healing that happens between Seokga and Hwanin after Hwanin is brutally murdered and returns as a baby. Watching Seokga be reluctantly a caretaker was the sweetest thing. And I LOVED Kisa. She was a pure delight, and I felt very connected to her.
I think that there are some really very dark topics that are covered in this, so double check content warnings, but they felt to be addressed with care. I loved that this took the relationship that was so beautifully established in the first one and deepened it. The dynamic of Hani's reincarnation of Kisa also added some layers of complexity. Also, the number of times I laughed out loud was extremely high! It cracked me up, and the dynamics between Seokga and Kisa are delightful! Also with Somi! I loved it!
Overall, I absolutely flew through this one and can't wait to shove this series on all my friends!
Thank you to Netgalley and to Del Rey for an eARC of this one. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The God and the Gwisin is out now!
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I am so happy to report that this is ANOTHER banger from Ms Kim omg. Idk what about this series gets me so good but it really does read like a kdrama or an anime. I will continue to eat it up.
Same as last time, I am obsessed with Seokga and Kisa formerly known as Hani. I appreciate that even though Kisa is technically Hani reincarnated, she had her own personality and her own characterizations. The vague similarities are a fun call back but I like that it really did feel like a brand new character falling in love. Seokga is still just as fun as the last time so no notes there.
I enjoyed the mystery on the cruise ship lmao. I don't know. It's just so fun to me. It's dramatic and world ending enough to make you feel like the stakes are high, same as book 1, but also like, you know it'll end well. The mystery was pretty light and I did sort of guess the culprit about halfway in but none of that took away from my enjoyment.
Can't believe I want to use the word "sweet" to describe the romance but it was. It's not too too heavy on the romantic aspects but you can tell that they're in love with the flirting 😩 I ate it up.
Really, I hope this series or story goes on for maybe a book or 2 because I'm obsessed with these characters and want to see them solving more supernatural mysteries lol. This one ends in a good place but it's also so clearly leading to the next chapter which I am excited for. Make the cover green queen! Also can this please be made into a tv show? THANKS.
Same as last time, I am obsessed with Seokga and Kisa formerly known as Hani. I appreciate that even though Kisa is technically Hani reincarnated, she had her own personality and her own characterizations. The vague similarities are a fun call back but I like that it really did feel like a brand new character falling in love. Seokga is still just as fun as the last time so no notes there.
I enjoyed the mystery on the cruise ship lmao. I don't know. It's just so fun to me. It's dramatic and world ending enough to make you feel like the stakes are high, same as book 1, but also like, you know it'll end well. The mystery was pretty light and I did sort of guess the culprit about halfway in but none of that took away from my enjoyment.
Can't believe I want to use the word "sweet" to describe the romance but it was. It's not too too heavy on the romantic aspects but you can tell that they're in love with the flirting 😩 I ate it up.
Really, I hope this series or story goes on for maybe a book or 2 because I'm obsessed with these characters and want to see them solving more supernatural mysteries lol. This one ends in a good place but it's also so clearly leading to the next chapter which I am excited for. Make the cover green queen! Also can this please be made into a tv show? THANKS.
5 ⭐ 1.5 🌶️ 5 🎧
Ugh, this series had me in such a choke hold. I love the way Sophie wove this Korean folklore into this beautiful romance. I absolutely loved book one and wondered how book two was going to follow it up, but it was so much fun and just perfect. I mean, finding yourself on a cruise ship with your fated mate who remembers nothing about you, oh and also she's no longer living? Such a phenomenal premise.
Watching Kisa and Seokga find their way back to each other was nothing less than wonderful. Seokga's initial hesitation because she wasn't Hani was somewhat heartbreaking... But I really enjoyed the way he slowly realized that while she's different, he is perfect for him and there was a reason Fate brought them together this way.
The audio was perfect once again. With all of the Korean names it was harder for me to read this one with my eyes... I was happy I switched to listening, I was able to just enjoy the story without worrying about getting the pronunciation correct. And Rebecca Yao and Intae Kim were fantastic once again with telling this story. I loved this listen.
Thank you Del Rey for the advanced copy!
Ugh, this series had me in such a choke hold. I love the way Sophie wove this Korean folklore into this beautiful romance. I absolutely loved book one and wondered how book two was going to follow it up, but it was so much fun and just perfect. I mean, finding yourself on a cruise ship with your fated mate who remembers nothing about you, oh and also she's no longer living? Such a phenomenal premise.
Watching Kisa and Seokga find their way back to each other was nothing less than wonderful. Seokga's initial hesitation because she wasn't Hani was somewhat heartbreaking... But I really enjoyed the way he slowly realized that while she's different, he is perfect for him and there was a reason Fate brought them together this way.
The audio was perfect once again. With all of the Korean names it was harder for me to read this one with my eyes... I was happy I switched to listening, I was able to just enjoy the story without worrying about getting the pronunciation correct. And Rebecca Yao and Intae Kim were fantastic once again with telling this story. I loved this listen.
Thank you Del Rey for the advanced copy!
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
Rating: 5⭐️/5
I’m obsessed with this series! The second novel in the Fate’s Thread series and I don’t know how this series doesn’t have more hype because it deserves it. Sekoga is the perfect MMC, emotionally complex and sweet yet tough and witty. Kisa is a great FMC as well, totally different from Hani in the first novel yet similar in a way that goes deeper than her wine brown eyes.
Even the side characters are unique and have their own character arcs. I loved the humor in this, so feel-good yet with the romance I needed and the k-drama, murder mystery vibe was soooo refreshing and perfectly done!
Thank you NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I’m obsessed with this series! The second novel in the Fate’s Thread series and I don’t know how this series doesn’t have more hype because it deserves it. Sekoga is the perfect MMC, emotionally complex and sweet yet tough and witty. Kisa is a great FMC as well, totally different from Hani in the first novel yet similar in a way that goes deeper than her wine brown eyes.
Even the side characters are unique and have their own character arcs. I loved the humor in this, so feel-good yet with the romance I needed and the k-drama, murder mystery vibe was soooo refreshing and perfectly done!
Thank you NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you NetGalley and DelRey for this ARC.
I unfortunately decided to DNF this book at 65%. It's not that I think it's a bad book, but it just didn't work for me.
SPOILERS FOR BOTH BOOKS IN THIS SERIES AHEAD!!
So in the first book, Seokga falls in love with Hani, who dies at the end. I really enjoyed the first book, and the dynamic between Seokga and Hani was so good. She was a fun, almost morally grey character, and their banter was top tier.
Now the thing is, because she dies, she's not in this book (obviously), and so instead Seokga is trying to find her reincarnation, who is Kisa, the polar opposite of Hani. She is law-abiding, a healer, and Seokga is constantly comparing her to Hani, which sparks a lot of jealousy between them, and that's just a trope I can't really get behind. Something about it made me really uncomfortable.
I think the idea of the story, them being tied together by fate and how they need to solve a murder together that will ultimately end with them splitting so Kisa can be reincarnated AGAIN (because yeah, she's dead) is really interesting and cute, but with Seokga constantly looking for Hani while finding a girl who isn't her, not even close, and trying to literally bring his dissapointment down makes it a hard read. Like nothing she ever does is good enough, because she isn't Hani. And I expect that by the end of this book he will be head over heels for Kisa instad, but that just undermines the whole first book and will make "the love of his life" so trivial.
So to sum it up. The premise is intreserting, but would've liked it better if we just had a different MMC who doesn't carry a bagage of a dead girlfriend and instead of comparing them can just appriciate the new girl for who she is.
I unfortunately decided to DNF this book at 65%. It's not that I think it's a bad book, but it just didn't work for me.
SPOILERS FOR BOTH BOOKS IN THIS SERIES AHEAD!!
So in the first book, Seokga falls in love with Hani, who dies at the end. I really enjoyed the first book, and the dynamic between Seokga and Hani was so good. She was a fun, almost morally grey character, and their banter was top tier.
Now the thing is, because she dies, she's not in this book (obviously), and so instead Seokga is trying to find her reincarnation, who is Kisa, the polar opposite of Hani. She is law-abiding, a healer, and Seokga is constantly comparing her to Hani, which sparks a lot of jealousy between them, and that's just a trope I can't really get behind. Something about it made me really uncomfortable.
I think the idea of the story, them being tied together by fate and how they need to solve a murder together that will ultimately end with them splitting so Kisa can be reincarnated AGAIN (because yeah, she's dead) is really interesting and cute, but with Seokga constantly looking for Hani while finding a girl who isn't her, not even close, and trying to literally bring his dissapointment down makes it a hard read. Like nothing she ever does is good enough, because she isn't Hani. And I expect that by the end of this book he will be head over heels for Kisa instad, but that just undermines the whole first book and will make "the love of his life" so trivial.
So to sum it up. The premise is intreserting, but would've liked it better if we just had a different MMC who doesn't carry a bagage of a dead girlfriend and instead of comparing them can just appriciate the new girl for who she is.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
This was so fun, humorous at times, but also sentimental. It had so many elements I like!
I really enjoyed the story and how it all came together. The fun tidbit at the end was the cherry on top.
I really enjoyed the story and how it all came together. The fun tidbit at the end was the cherry on top.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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 enjoyed The God and the Gumiho and honestly I was worried that this might not live up to it - but it absolutely does! Now that Seokga is a god again, he wants to find Hani, his love. When the thread of fate pulls him to a river cruise, Seokga is surprised to find that it leads him to someone else . . . kind of.
If you're looking for a Korean mythology-inspired adventure and lines so incredibly romantic they stay with you for days after you're finished reading, give this a try. The worldbuilding is lovely and despite a reveal that wasn't that much of a mystery, I enjoyed this story a lot.
Looking forward to whatever Sophie Kim writes next!!!
If you're looking for a Korean mythology-inspired adventure and lines so incredibly romantic they stay with you for days after you're finished reading, give this a try. The worldbuilding is lovely and despite a reveal that wasn't that much of a mystery, I enjoyed this story a lot.
Looking forward to whatever Sophie Kim writes next!!!
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
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 received an ARC from Del Rey through Edelweiss. This doesn't affect my thoughts about the book in any way. Happy release week to Sophie Kim! 🥀
What if Hotel Del Luna was on a cruise ship? Read this stunning sequel to the Fates of Thread Duology to find out!
🦊 he knew her in a past life
⚔️ grumpy god x shy gwisin
🦊 korean mythology
⚔️ murder mystery & fantasy
🦊 a man who YEARNS
⚔️ reads like a kdrama
The God & The Gwisin reminds me so much of what if a kdrama about souls bound for reincarnation had the comedy of A Business Proposal and Hotel Transylvania. This book has PEAK yearning!
Intertwined with a modern take on Korean mythology, Sophie Kim gives us a sequel that’s incredibly romantic but angsty and funny at the same time. We reunite with grumpy Seokga who spent 33 years looking for his lost love Hani since she passed, who apparently reincarnated in the form of incredibly smart Kisa. The only catch? She doesn’t remember him.
The book is adult fantasy with a fun murder mystery plot told through two alternating POVs. Reading this felt like I’ve reunited with old friends and met new ones along the way. I truly enjoyed how exciting this was. It was so funny I literally could not stop laughing at how perfect the comedic timing was in every chapter 😭 Seokga was on his knees getting insulted left and right and I’m giggling like an idiot at my Kindle TT (Godly Gossip strikes again!)
I would say this book is way more lighthearted than the first one, but it kept that nostalgic feel and has the perfect ending for our two star-crossed lovers. Thank you, Miss Sophie for giving me the beauty in the form of Hani/Kisa and Seokga.
What if Hotel Del Luna was on a cruise ship? Read this stunning sequel to the Fates of Thread Duology to find out!
🦊 he knew her in a past life
⚔️ grumpy god x shy gwisin
🦊 korean mythology
⚔️ murder mystery & fantasy
🦊 a man who YEARNS
⚔️ reads like a kdrama
The God & The Gwisin reminds me so much of what if a kdrama about souls bound for reincarnation had the comedy of A Business Proposal and Hotel Transylvania. This book has PEAK yearning!
Intertwined with a modern take on Korean mythology, Sophie Kim gives us a sequel that’s incredibly romantic but angsty and funny at the same time. We reunite with grumpy Seokga who spent 33 years looking for his lost love Hani since she passed, who apparently reincarnated in the form of incredibly smart Kisa. The only catch? She doesn’t remember him.
The book is adult fantasy with a fun murder mystery plot told through two alternating POVs. Reading this felt like I’ve reunited with old friends and met new ones along the way. I truly enjoyed how exciting this was. It was so funny I literally could not stop laughing at how perfect the comedic timing was in every chapter 😭 Seokga was on his knees getting insulted left and right and I’m giggling like an idiot at my Kindle TT (Godly Gossip strikes again!)
I would say this book is way more lighthearted than the first one, but it kept that nostalgic feel and has the perfect ending for our two star-crossed lovers. Thank you, Miss Sophie for giving me the beauty in the form of Hani/Kisa and Seokga.
emotional
lighthearted
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