A review by nimeneth
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I was actually pleasantly surprised by this one, especially after having to switch to an audiobook version after I struggled to read by chapter 3 or 3. Having a pleasant narrator uppedy enjoyment a lot.
The plot was pretty predictable, and I was only surprised by a few details of the Big Reveal (and the smaller one involving Mask) at the end. I'd usually get bored, but the stories and memories Mina shared, the mythical creatures, and the general flavor of Korean folklore were excellent, brain-catching details. I also appreciated that Axie Oh spent a little time discussing the clothing, which normally I wouldn't care that much about, but it added life to the book.
I also really enjoyed the characters. They were all well-crafted, strong in some ways and vulnerable in others. Mina especially seemed to shine with her storyteller heritage, using words and the feelings they evoked to guide the people around her to other ways of thinking and acting. I also liked how this skill guided a vengeful goddess to a happier existence and brought back memories to a couple of lost boys.
The plot was pretty predictable, and I was only surprised by a few details of the Big Reveal (and the smaller one involving Mask) at the end. I'd usually get bored, but the stories and memories Mina shared, the mythical creatures, and the general flavor of Korean folklore were excellent, brain-catching details. I also appreciated that Axie Oh spent a little time discussing the clothing, which normally I wouldn't care that much about, but it added life to the book.
I also really enjoyed the characters. They were all well-crafted, strong in some ways and vulnerable in others. Mina especially seemed to shine with her storyteller heritage, using words and the feelings they evoked to guide the people around her to other ways of thinking and acting. I also liked how this skill guided a vengeful goddess to a happier existence and brought back memories to a couple of lost boys.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Death