A review by bellebookcorner
A Crane Among Wolves by June Hur

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This is the first book I’ve read by this author and it definitely won’t be the last. 
The intriguing storyline, combine with great writing style, vivid setting, and loveable characters, kept me flipping the pages for more! 
 
The plot was easy to follow despite a lot of things going on like saving Iseul’s sister, the murder mystery investigation as well as defeating the tyrant king. 
However, I found the timing of the big reveal for the murder mystery slightly odd. 
 
Initially, I found Iseul slightly annoying due to her spoiled behavior, but as the story progressed and she faced the harsh realities of her world, Iseul grew on me. 
I’m a huge fan of found family trope and I loved seeing Iseul find hers with Yul and Wonsik! 
 
The romance as a subplot added a nice touch to the story, seeing Daehyun and Iseul, who are opposites, find comfort in one another throughout the story. 
The author successfully played with my feelings over and over again; with so many deaths throughout the story I kept wondering about the fate of these two…. 
 
Overall, this is a beautifully well-written story which offers insight to the Korean history. 
The last few chapters are quite intense and very emotional keeping me on the edge of my seat. 
If you’re looking for a historical fiction with political intrigue, found family and light-hearted romance then grab this one! 
 
Thank you to TBR and Beyond Tour, Netgalley, author and the publisher for sending me an e-arc of the book. I’m leaving this review voluntarily! 
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