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4.32 AVERAGE
4.32 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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:
Complicated
This was such a good sequel. I started out very much on Kisa’s side of the Ship of Theseus question, and it is to Sophie Kim’s credit that she changed my mind when she changed Kisa’s. This book was a lot more romance forward than the first book, in a much sweeter way. I often found myself blushing a little reading it.
I do think the mystery plot was just… sort of there so Kim had a plot excuse to write the sequel. I don’t personally mind that, but I will concede it does change the vibe from the first book so if you’re looking for that you might be disappointed.
As an aside, I did literally bark out a laugh when Kopiko, the star of every k-drama since 2020, made an appearance!
I do think the mystery plot was just… sort of there so Kim had a plot excuse to write the sequel. I don’t personally mind that, but I will concede it does change the vibe from the first book so if you’re looking for that you might be disappointed.
As an aside, I did literally bark out a laugh when Kopiko, the star of every k-drama since 2020, made an appearance!
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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
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
emotional
funny
hopeful
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:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-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 was absolutely ecstatic to receive an early copy of The God and the Gwisin. After thoroughly enjoying the first book in the Fate's Thread series , I couldn’t wait to return to this captivating world. The ending of The God and the Gumiho had left an open promise for more. I loved watching the development of Seogkha and Hana. It was incredibly satisfying to know their journey wasn’t over yet.
The story begins with the reincarnation of Hani—but she isn't quite Hani anymore. She has been reborn as Yoo Kisa, a woman with no memories of her past life. Caught in a twist of fate, Yoo Kisa now exists as a Gwisin, working aboard the Flatliner cruise ship. She has no recollection of her time as the Scarlet Fox or the bond she once shared with Seogkha, and is reluctant to accept the connection that once tied them together. Seogkha, on the other hand, has spent the last 33 years searching for his lost love. When he finally finds her, their reunion is a moment of both joy and sorrow, as it’s clouded by the heavy burden of forgotten memories.
The second book in the Fate’s Thread series is just as thrilling and captivating as the first. I loved diving back into a story filled with characters I’ve grown so attached to. It’s a bit spicier than the first and I am here for it. I really enjoy Sophie Kim’s writing and look forward to more books from her.
A huge thank you to DelRey and Random House Publishing Group for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. As always, all opinions are my own.
The story begins with the reincarnation of Hani—but she isn't quite Hani anymore. She has been reborn as Yoo Kisa, a woman with no memories of her past life. Caught in a twist of fate, Yoo Kisa now exists as a Gwisin, working aboard the Flatliner cruise ship. She has no recollection of her time as the Scarlet Fox or the bond she once shared with Seogkha, and is reluctant to accept the connection that once tied them together. Seogkha, on the other hand, has spent the last 33 years searching for his lost love. When he finally finds her, their reunion is a moment of both joy and sorrow, as it’s clouded by the heavy burden of forgotten memories.
The second book in the Fate’s Thread series is just as thrilling and captivating as the first. I loved diving back into a story filled with characters I’ve grown so attached to. It’s a bit spicier than the first and I am here for it. I really enjoy Sophie Kim’s writing and look forward to more books from her.
A huge thank you to DelRey and Random House Publishing Group for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. As always, all opinions are my own.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
adventurous
emotional
funny
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:
Complicated
I complained bitterly about the narrators in the previous book. And then there was a new female narrator in this one and I had the same reaction to her as Seogka had to Yoo Kisa. *side-eye* Who are you and what have you done to Kim Hani? So maybe I just don't know what I want in a narrator!
I liked this one a lot better. I could feel their emotional growth and see them changing on the page. I appreciate a bit of unrequited longing! The secondary characters, including his brother, were a delight to have developed on page.
I liked this one a lot better. I could feel their emotional growth and see them changing on the page. I appreciate a bit of unrequited longing! The secondary characters, including his brother, were a delight to have developed on page.
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
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:
Complicated