Wicked Fox

By Kat Cho
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Wicked Fox by Kat Cho blends romance and fantasy through an enchanting tale set in modern-day Seoul. The story follows Miyoung, a gumiho, or nine-tailed fox, who must consume human energy to survive. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she saves a human boy, Jihoon, leading to a tale of friendship, identity, and the conflict between duty and desire.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by modern-day twists on mythical creatures, as it blends Korean folklore with urban fantasy set in Seoul. This story offers a compelling blend of romance, mystery, and supernatural elements, appealing to those who love rich cultural settings and captivating plots.

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Wicked Fox

An addictive YA fantasy-romance set in modern-day Seoul.

An addictive fantasy-romance set in modern-day Seoul.

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An addictive fantasy-romance set in modern-day Seoul.

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 judgement, 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 men. He's drawn to her anyway. When he finds her fox bead, he does not realise he holds her life in his hands.

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 and reignite a generations-old feud... forcing Miyoung to choose between her immortal life and Jihoon's.

Wicked Fox is a spellbinding tale of love, danger, and the supernatural in a vibrant city where myth and reality collide.

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Wicked Fox by Kat Cho has received praise for its vibrant storytelling and unique incorporation of Korean folklore set against the dynamic backdrop of modern-day Seoul. The novel is noted for its rich atmosphere, combining elements of romance and urban fantasy akin to a captivating Korean drama. Readers appreciate the compelling chemistry between the protagonists Miyoung and Jihoon, with many highlighting its fresh, fast-paced, and emotionally engaging narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781984812360

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 July 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers'

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 414g

Pages: 464

About the Author

Kat Cho used to hide books under the bathroom sink and then sneak in there to read after bedtime. Her parents pretended not to know. This helped when she decided to write a dinosaur time-travel novel at the tender age of nine. Sadly, that book was not published. She currently lives and works in NYC and spends her free time trying to figure out what kind of puppy to adopt.

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