oliviaillustrations 's review for:

The God and the Gumiho by Sophie Kim

3.5

adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Nothing in this story came as much of a shock, I could see most of the plot twists coming from a mile away. I did really enjoy Hani and Seokgas romance though. Hani, she’s a queen and her relationship and falling out with Somi was quite the compelling aspect of the story. Even though I did find myself wondering why Somi meant so much for her to being the events of this book and give her human livers. Somi was called a coworker until the very end of the story, not even a friend. Seems like a lot for Hani to risk with her impulsive decision to give Somi livers. Seokga? ngl i found him kinda lame. Did i like his romance with Hani? yes. Did I like the sort of enemies to lovers grumpy x sunshine vibes? yes. But for some reason I just found Seokgas past and story boring. like i feel like we went over it in the story but maybe I just zoned out. Was the reason Seokga attempted his coup really because he had a bit of an inferiority complex and his brother is a narcissistic asshole? so he just half assed a coup? and then after failing, he gets his godly powers taken away and basically falls off of the heavenly realm and down to the mortal world and gains a limp due to the fall, he has the nerve to act like a high and mighty asshole and seemingly has no shame about the whole situation for most of the book. Like his character just makes no sense. anyways for some reason i made it to the 75% mark and just lost all interest in finishing this book and had to take a break before continuing.