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kaneebli's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Body horror and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Sexual violence and Torture
lavdisy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I think kdrama fans would really enjoy this book. It's not very heavy, but the plot still provides enough stakes and climax to keep you engaged. I liked how it’s set as an urban fantasy, and the elements of Korean myths made me adore it even more. It doesn’t stop there, the author also included a murder mystery that I absolutely enjoyed. I loved all the detective, murder, and puzzle elements. The romance is quite good, more like a cute love story.
However, there were some aspects I didn't enjoy as much. The world-setting vibes were off. This storyline is set in the '90s, but as I read it, it felt more modern. The '90s atmosphere was not well-delivered for me. As for the love interest, I liked them, and their individual characters were easy to like, but their chemistry was lacking. The relationship felt like insta-love with very little development. Additionally, although this book is intended for adults, the characters sometimes act childishly, despite being portrayed as having a lifetime of experience. They make decisions like teenagers, and I had to remind myself that these characters are supposed to be adults.
Nevertheless, despite my love-hate relationship with this beautiful cover book, I am still excited about the next one. The potential new journeys intrigue me. I hope the next book includes more development in both the plot and the characters.
However, there were some aspects I didn't enjoy as much. The world-setting vibes were off. This storyline is set in the '90s, but as I read it, it felt more modern. The '90s atmosphere was not well-delivered for me. As for the love interest, I liked them, and their individual characters were easy to like, but their chemistry was lacking. The relationship felt like insta-love with very little development. Additionally, although this book is intended for adults, the characters sometimes act childishly, despite being portrayed as having a lifetime of experience. They make decisions like teenagers, and I had to remind myself that these characters are supposed to be adults.
Nevertheless, despite my love-hate relationship with this beautiful cover book, I am still excited about the next one. The potential new journeys intrigue me. I hope the next book includes more development in both the plot and the characters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore
Minor: Body horror
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