A review by bazayas
The Fox Maidens by Robin Ha

dark mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

In this graphic novel retelling of the Korean folktale of the fox demon Gumiho, a girl conceived through demon magic struggles to follow in her warrior father’s footsteps while also keeping her demon nature a secret from him. 

The art here is beautiful and the story has some intriguing moments, but overall the last third of the book (the romance!) is rushed and unsatisfying. I do think the trope of sacrifice and unresolved love is something that comes up in a lot of Asian media, but I’ve seen it done with more build-up that makes it more heartfelt. 

CW/TW:

violence; domestic abuse; SA; misogyny; suicide; parental death; child death

For fans of:

sapphic romance; mythology; Women Who Run With Wolves vibes