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The God and the Gwisin
by Sophie Kim
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
“So I suppose I was her? Or she is me? Rebirth philosophy is such a convoluted field.”
The God And The Gwisin was a delightful read, maybe even more than book 1.
Just like in book 1, we go with the murder mystery’s flow and turn the pages without realizing. This time, it’s a “locked-room mystery”-like story, and it happens on a cruise boat. I loved that dynamic and how it gave rhythm to the book, as much as it engaged the reader.
Because of what happened at the end of book 1, this time the relationship and dynamics between the characters –and the resulting romance– are very different. When the Scarlet Fox was cutting and bold, Kisa is more like a socially awkward nerd (spoiler alert, I loved her SO SO much). I loved this change as it questions identity, what is left of us when we “go”, but also, what does it mean to fall in love with someone –and why do you do so. Because as much as Hani and Kisa are different, they are also the same. So… why is Seokga in love with Kisa? Because she’s also Hani? Or because of who she is now? I loved that situation, and how difficult it was for Kisa to deal with that, and the associated pressure.
In the end, that (and other things) made The God And The Gwisin a book also about that grief and letting go your “old”self, and I loved that the therapist was so present in the book to increase that feeling. But let’s be honest, this book is first and foremost very funny, and an addictive read. I’ll miss this universe.
Thank you to the author and DelRey for the eARC sent via NetGalley. My opinions are my own.
The God And The Gwisin was a delightful read, maybe even more than book 1.
Just like in book 1, we go with the murder mystery’s flow and turn the pages without realizing. This time, it’s a “locked-room mystery”-like story, and it happens on a cruise boat. I loved that dynamic and how it gave rhythm to the book, as much as it engaged the reader.
Because of what happened at the end of book 1, this time the relationship and dynamics between the characters –and the resulting romance– are very different. When the Scarlet Fox was cutting and bold, Kisa is more like a socially awkward nerd (spoiler alert, I loved her SO SO much). I loved this change as it questions identity, what is left of us when we “go”, but also, what does it mean to fall in love with someone –and why do you do so. Because as much as Hani and Kisa are different, they are also the same. So… why is Seokga in love with Kisa? Because she’s also Hani? Or because of who she is now? I loved that situation, and how difficult it was for Kisa to deal with that, and the associated pressure.
In the end, that (and other things) made The God And The Gwisin a book also about that grief and letting go your “old”self, and I loved that the therapist was so present in the book to increase that feeling. But let’s be honest, this book is first and foremost very funny, and an addictive read. I’ll miss this universe.
Thank you to the author and DelRey for the eARC sent via NetGalley. My opinions are my own.