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A review by gc_epub
The God and the Gumiho by Sophie Kim
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a surprisingly good read! I’m a fan of modern(ish) romantasy, paired with K-Drama-esque elements and Korean mythology, and a fun enemies-to-lovers love story it was a solid read.
However, there were some things that kind of irked me. First, there were times that the dialogue read TOO corny, or parts of the plot that unnecessarily inserted humor in serious situations. Second, Seokga’s character development kind of flatlined for me.When he and Hani first hooked up, it felt as if all of Seokga’s defining characteristics suddenly disappeared and he became a dog on a leash for Hani (which, I suppose could be argued for character development, but I digress).
Other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed the book and read it fairly quickly! I LOVED Hani’s character and the K-Drama-like plot reminiscent of dramas like Goblin and Tale of the Nine Tailed - def recommend if you’re a fan of either of these shows/concepts!
However, there were some things that kind of irked me. First, there were times that the dialogue read TOO corny, or parts of the plot that unnecessarily inserted humor in serious situations. Second, Seokga’s character development kind of flatlined for me.
Other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed the book and read it fairly quickly! I LOVED Hani’s character and the K-Drama-like plot reminiscent of dramas like Goblin and Tale of the Nine Tailed - def recommend if you’re a fan of either of these shows/concepts!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Violence