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The Red Palace by June Hur
4.0

4.5 stars
ngl based on writing, plot, etc this is probably 4 stars but that bonus epilogue and the way i relate to hyeon is just so personal so im upping it to 4.5 stars

i havent read a book with a good mystery in awhile and i absolutely loved the plot. it was gripping and its fast pace made me not want to put the book down (would have finished it in one day tbh if it wasnt for the fact that i was reading this on a trip). the conclusion was a bit rushed but it didn't ruin the book for me

we need to talk about hyeons character and her relationships because!! im obsessed. i might be a bit biased because i relate to hyeon a bit too much, but shes definitely on my list of best book girls. her complicated relationship with her parents was written perfectly and i was satisfied with the way it was concluded. but my favorite relationship was definitely the one with eojin. their chemistry was so excellent and they served slowburn so good. AND THAT BONUS EPILOGUE omg i love them so much they deserve the world

10/10 would recommend i need everyone to read this book rn