Wayward Reviews

A Korean contemporary fantasy that brings together mythology and Kdrama, in this adorable story.

Book Synopsis

Book Details

Pages: 419

Genre: Fantasy

Publisher: Hodderscape / FairyLoot

Format: Hardback

Kim Hani – the once-terrible gumiho known as the Scarlet Fox – spends her days working at a café and trying not to let a certain customer irk her.

Seokga – a trickster god thrown from the heavens for his attempt at a coup – spends his days hunting demons and irking a particular gumiho.

When a demon of darkness escapes the underworld, and the Scarlet Fox emerges from hiding before quickly vanishing, Seokga is offered a chance at redemption: kill them both, and his sins will be forgiven.

But Hani is prepared to do anything to prevent Seokga from bringing her to justice, even trick her way into his investigation. Anything, that is – except fall in love . . .

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Review

* Non-Spoiler Review*

I brought this book secondhand on the online store Vinted, as I had watch other Booktubers rave about this book.

What enticed me was the fact it had two of my favourite things mixed together – mythology and Kdrama! Kim blended these two genres effortlessly. The enemy to lovers trope was chefs kiss and I found it fascinating to learn about the creatures of this world, which were linked to mythology.

As this is a non-spoiler review, the plot is a race to save the world from domination by an earth destroying creature. Both God and Gumiho despise each other, however, they are brought together by the same aim.

Overall, it was the perfect story to end the year with. If you are a fan of mythology or Kdrama I’m sure it will wet your appetite.

Spice Rating: 2/6 – See my rating system here

Book Rating: 4/5