Kim, S: God and the Gumiho the witty, romantic contemporary fantasy that reads like a K-drama

Magic, Mystery, and a Touch of Mischief

37_bees am 15.02.2025
Bewertungsnummer: 2413140
Bewertet: Buch (Taschenbuch)

"The God and the Gumiho" is a captivating blend of fantasy and Korean mythology. The story follows Hani and Seokga, whose grumpy x sunshine dynamic truly wins you over—while I initially chose the book for Seokga's intriguing nature, Hani's vibrant character quickly stole my heart. The novel effortlessly combines modern settings with ancient lore. Even though I had to look up a few mythical Korean creatures, it never broke the smooth, engaging flow of the narrative. With balanced pacing and immersive world-building, this book is a must-read for fans of fantasy and mythology.

loved it

Bewertung am 23.12.2024
Bewertungsnummer: 2370228
Bewertet: Buch (Taschenbuch)

Yes, this reads like a kdrama, just a bit more darkness and intimacy for what one is used to. This is an adventorous Romantasy I enjoyed very much. Only thing I would have liked are footnotes or a glossary explaining the korean terms.