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Wicked Fox
by Kat Cho
Gumiho or the Nine-Tailed Fox is one of the most popular creatures from the Korean Mythology. They’re mostly depicted as spirits who consume livers of mortals to maintain their immortality. One of the most popular Korean dramas is “My Girlfriend is a Gumiho”, which I truly enjoyed watching. Yes, my love for k-dramas is the reason why I was really excited to read this book.
Set in modern day Seoul, Gumiho follows the story of Gu Miyoung, a high-school student who consumes the energy or “gi” of evil men in order to survive. She crosses paths with Ahn Jihoon one night while the latter was being attacked by a goblin, which caused Miyoung to lose her fox bead. Stuck in an unlikely friendship with Jihoon, Miyoung tries to find a way to get her fox bead back while keeping a persistent Jihoon off her back.
One thing that I loved off the bat was the banter between Miyoung and Jihoon. I’d say it’s not unusual since I see this type of snarky banter in k-dramas, I enjoyed seeing them annoy the hell out of each other. Well it was more Jihoon’s funny antics that annoy Miyoung and it was fun to see her loosen up to Jihoon.
Miyoung’s sense of altruism was a big highlight of her character’s journey. She’s more afraid to hurt people than she let’s on. Jihoon on the other hand, is a big flirt, in a really charming way. His charm really worms its way into the hearts of people around him. Family and friendship is the biggest aspect of the book that accurately portrays Asian culture, which is why I could relate to this book so much!
Obviously, I can’t talk about the plot without spoiling anything. Although, I can say that the whole thing was a wild ride. Kat Cho’s writing style was compelling and the execution of the story was undoubtedly impressive. I’m looking forward to reading the sequel because I want more!
Overall, it’s a fun, fast-paced, and upbeat read. It’s a good mix of romance, action, and drama that’s perfect for K-drama enthusiasts!
Set in modern day Seoul, Gumiho follows the story of Gu Miyoung, a high-school student who consumes the energy or “gi” of evil men in order to survive. She crosses paths with Ahn Jihoon one night while the latter was being attacked by a goblin, which caused Miyoung to lose her fox bead. Stuck in an unlikely friendship with Jihoon, Miyoung tries to find a way to get her fox bead back while keeping a persistent Jihoon off her back.
One thing that I loved off the bat was the banter between Miyoung and Jihoon. I’d say it’s not unusual since I see this type of snarky banter in k-dramas, I enjoyed seeing them annoy the hell out of each other. Well it was more Jihoon’s funny antics that annoy Miyoung and it was fun to see her loosen up to Jihoon.
Miyoung’s sense of altruism was a big highlight of her character’s journey. She’s more afraid to hurt people than she let’s on. Jihoon on the other hand, is a big flirt, in a really charming way. His charm really worms its way into the hearts of people around him. Family and friendship is the biggest aspect of the book that accurately portrays Asian culture, which is why I could relate to this book so much!
Obviously, I can’t talk about the plot without spoiling anything. Although, I can say that the whole thing was a wild ride. Kat Cho’s writing style was compelling and the execution of the story was undoubtedly impressive. I’m looking forward to reading the sequel because I want more!
Overall, it’s a fun, fast-paced, and upbeat read. It’s a good mix of romance, action, and drama that’s perfect for K-drama enthusiasts!