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A review by puddlejumper
Small Gods of Calamity by Sam Kyung Yoo
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
It takes awhile for this novella to find its stride. The first few chapters are a bit awkwardly paced and there is a lot of information thrown at the reader. After chapter 3 it improves dramatically.
It follows a police detective in Seoul who can see ghosts and incorporates a mixture of Korean, Japanese and Chinese spiritualism and mythology. This part of the book I really enjoyed. It was explained well and felt integrated and fully flashed out.
The MC Han-gil is openly bi and identifies as asexual. You don't often see ace MCs, especially ones where their sexuality isn't the focus of the story.
A lot of great things were packed into this novella. If this was turned into a series I would definitely keep reading.
The story touches on transphobia in Korea and there are scenes of domestic violence against a trans person.
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC
It follows a police detective in Seoul who can see ghosts and incorporates a mixture of Korean, Japanese and Chinese spiritualism and mythology. This part of the book I really enjoyed. It was explained well and felt integrated and fully flashed out.
The MC Han-gil is openly bi and identifies as asexual. You don't often see ace MCs, especially ones where their sexuality isn't the focus of the story.
A lot of great things were packed into this novella. If this was turned into a series I would definitely keep reading.
The story touches on transphobia in Korea and there are scenes of domestic violence against a trans person.
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt
Moderate: Transphobia and Domestic abuse