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A review by burnedoutbookdragon
The God and the Gumiho by Sophie Kim
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
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? Yes
4.5
Gotta love K-dramas
Genre: Fantasy
Rating: 4.5⭐
Diversity: East Asian/Korean
SUMMARY:
She's a nine-tailed fox who daydreams of the good ole days of seducing men and heating their hearts. Now she's stuck working a coffee shop and she hates coffee. He's a fallen trickster god (think Korean Loki) sullen and moody because he lost his powers after attempting his brother's thrown. These two are thrown together trying outsmart each other while capturing a revengeful demon. What could possibly go wrong?
WHAT I LIKED & DISLIKED ABOUT IT:
This book read like a funny rom-com K-drama and I'm surprised I ate it up. The witty banter and playfulness. The gods and goddesses of this storyline are reminiscent of the chaebol families of South Korea (think "China Rich" rich families). Even the paparazzi headlines were comical. I felt the pacing and story build-up were just perfect. The comedy balanced the darker themes in the book.
RECOMMENDATION:
If you love K-dramas, rom-coms, enjoyed Guardians of the Galaxy or Thor (the beautiful blend of humor and dark stories), or looking for a fun escape, this book is for you.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine | Del Rey for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Genre: Fantasy
Rating: 4.5⭐
Diversity: East Asian/Korean
SUMMARY:
She's a nine-tailed fox who daydreams of the good ole days of seducing men and heating their hearts. Now she's stuck working a coffee shop and she hates coffee. He's a fallen trickster god (think Korean Loki) sullen and moody because he lost his powers after attempting his brother's thrown. These two are thrown together trying outsmart each other while capturing a revengeful demon. What could possibly go wrong?
WHAT I LIKED & DISLIKED ABOUT IT:
This book read like a funny rom-com K-drama and I'm surprised I ate it up. The witty banter and playfulness. The gods and goddesses of this storyline are reminiscent of the chaebol families of South Korea (think "China Rich" rich families). Even the paparazzi headlines were comical. I felt the pacing and story build-up were just perfect. The comedy balanced the darker themes in the book.
RECOMMENDATION:
If you love K-dramas, rom-coms, enjoyed Guardians of the Galaxy or Thor (the beautiful blend of humor and dark stories), or looking for a fun escape, this book is for you.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine | Del Rey for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.