There are a lot of side characters, and more than a few of them were one dimensional. The main relationship in the book is a little insta-lovey, but it’s somewhat called out, and it isn’t the worst I’ve seen so I didn’t mind it. Miyoung and Jihoon are both good protagonists, each with a solid amount of depth and development. This book has quite a few characters, and all of them are interesting and unique in some way, but I just didn’t feel that connected to them.
It felt like a last-minute attempt to try and make a series when this book would have been fine as a standalone. Although the ending seemed… unnecessary? Everything got wrapped up pretty well, no need for a sequel, until the epilogue. That said, it’s still interesting to read, just not as captivating as it could have been. After a point, the reveals were a little too much and lost their impact. The second half definitely felt as if I was reading a k-drama, which is unique and fun, but I preferred the tone and direction the first half of the book was going for. There was also a solid chunk of pages between the two sections that were more character-focused and seemed to not have much going on. The first half is a cute paranormal romance and seemed to be building up to a solid conclusion, but then it focused more on lots of drama, major reveals, and constant twists. This book feels like two different books. Kat Cho weaves so much of the culture into her book and into the magic system and mythology, and I absolutely loved every aspect of it! Plot I loved that it highlights a culture that doesn’t usually get shown in YA. Wicked Fox takes place in Seoul (Korea), and is the first YA book I’ve read that actually takes place in Korea.
The setting is really what stands out about this book. There really isn’t anything special about it, but at the same time, it’s easy to read and pretty straightforward.
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