Wicked Fox by Kat Cho
- The Wicked Reader
- Jul 4, 2019
- 2 min read
Author: Kat Cho
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Date: June 25, 2019
Pages: 448
Format: ARC
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Goodreads Synopsis:
Eighteen-year-old Gu Miyoung has a secret--she's a gumiho, a nine-tailed fox who must devour the energy of men in order to survive. Because so few believe in the old tales anymore, and with so many evil men no one will miss, the modern city of Seoul is the perfect place to hide and hunt. But after feeding one full moon, Miyoung crosses paths with Jihoon, a human boy, being attacked by a goblin deep in the forest. Against her better judgment, she violates the rules of survival to rescue the boy, losing her fox bead--her gumiho soul--in the process. Jihoon knows Miyoung is more than just a beautiful girl--he saw her nine tails the night she saved his life. His grandmother used to tell him stories of the gumiho, of their power and the danger they pose to humans. He's drawn to her anyway. With murderous forces lurking in the background, Miyoung and Jihoon develop a tenuous friendship that blossoms into something more. But when a young shaman tries to reunite Miyoung with her bead, the consequences are disastrous . . . forcing Miyoung to choose between her immortal life and Jihoon's.
My Review:
*Thank you Penguin Random House for sending me an ARC of Wicked Fox by Kat Cho for an honest review.*
I was really looking forward to reading Wicked Fox. It had quite the buzz and I was fascinated with the initial concept. Unfortunately, this book isn’t for me. Wicked Fox is heavily inspired by Korean mythology, specifically the tale of the nine-tail fox (Gumiho). It had a really strong start, and it quickly captured my attention. Sadly, my interest slowly disintegrated. I really enjoyed learning a bit about Korean history and mythology. The book focuses mainly on the relationship between Miyoung and Jihoon. Miyoung started out fierce and strong but once she met Jihoon her personality flipped and became stale. She no longer kept my attention and quickly became irritating to read about. The romance was cute but I just couldn't connect with the characters. I wasn't invested in them and looked for another angle I could enjoy the story. I wanted to enjoy the setting and plot but found them lacking. In the end, I just could not connect with the story in any way. I just wanted to see how it ended and jump onto the next book.
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