True to its marketing slogan, the author has described it as a K-drama in book form and I can now safely attest to it being true after watching a total of 4 K-dramas. I concede I’m no expert yet. But there’s a certain pattern you begin to notice after watching a couple of shows, as every form of media follows some quintessential beats, especially ones that are meant to cater to the mainstream audience.

The God and the Gumiho is that well-balanced blend of romance and murder mystery that will hit that sweet spot for many readers. The book's first half is dedicated to firmly establishing the characters and the thrilling mystery plotline, while the romance picks up in the second half, along with the dangers and stakes.

The character of the gumiho or the nine-tailed fox, called Kim Hani is a unique and unapologetically flawed main character.

The morals and understanding of right and wrong of the mythical creatures in this book, like goblins, gods, reapers, and foxes are very different from normal humans. And that becomes clear immediately as you get to the first chapter and Kim Hani basically admits to committing a massacre and being quite blasé about it. The only thing she regrets about going on a cannibalistic spree is that this resulted in eating human liver was prohibited for gumihos.

She’s mischievous, willful, and deceitful by default. Her conscience has a lot of growing to do, throughout the book, is what I’m trying to say.

Seokga on the other hand, despite looking down on all creatures as being beneath him, and having a special loathing for humans, also does not feel the need to be anything less of himself to make himself more palatable, even for efficiency’s sake.

Fans of My Demon and K-dramas like The Godblin will certainly enjoy the book because of these aspects.

The story thrills and entertains, as well as engrosses you into this world of mythical beings. The world is so immersive and well-developed.

The story also has an adorable grumpy x sunshine trope, executed to its best.