It takes awhile for this novella to find its stride. The first few chapters are a bit awkwardly paced and there is a lot of information thrown at the reader. After chapter 3 it improves dramatically.


It follows a police detective in Seoul who can see ghosts and incorporates a mixture of Korean, Japanese and Chinese spiritualism and mythology. This part of the book I really enjoyed. It was explained well and felt integrated and fully flashed out.


The MC Han-gil is openly bi and identifies as asexual. You don't often see ace MCs, especially ones where their sexuality isn't the focus of the story. 


A lot of great things were packed into this novella. If this was turned into a series I would definitely keep reading. 


The story touches on transphobia in Korea and there are scenes of domestic violence against a trans person.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC