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A review by owlsreads
The God and the Gumiho by Sophie Kim
adventurous
fast-paced
3.0
Eh. I kept waiting to be swept off my feet like I usually am while watching k-dramas, but that didn't happen here. The writing was engaging and I did like Hani's perspective and character quite a bit--her humor and unflinching chaotic self were super fun, personally, and a big part of my entertainment while reading. The rest, however...
Seokga was a little too grumpy for me. I wasn't a big fan of how he treated others and didn't think that was challenged enough in text. This was one of the reasons why I also didn't buy the romance: it felt too rushed when there wasn't much development in regard to Seokga and how he behaved/viewed Hani.
The mystery plot was satisfying and the final couple of chapters were very well written despite the point above. Sophie Kim deserves to be congratulated for going there with some of the big things that happened and not shying away from certain decisions because there was a need for a happy ending.
Seokga was a little too grumpy for me. I wasn't a big fan of how he treated others and didn't think that was challenged enough in text. This was one of the reasons why I also didn't buy the romance: it felt too rushed when there wasn't much development in regard to Seokga and how he behaved/viewed Hani.
The mystery plot was satisfying and the final couple of chapters were very well written despite the point above. Sophie Kim deserves to be congratulated for going there with some of the big things that happened and not shying away from certain decisions because there was a need for a happy ending.