Невеста речного бога. Том 9

Bride of the Water God #9

by Mi-Kyung Yun

Муи вовсе не терял воспоминаний о Соа, но она об этом даже не догадывается. Чтобы контролировать Муи, Императору нужно знать его настоящее имя. Он приказывает Соа выведать эту тайну, и, оставшись с Муи наедине, она осторожно задаёт ему вопрос...

Genres: Manga, Manhwa, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels, Fiction, Mythology

190 pages, Paperback

First published June 6, 2009

About the author

Name (in native language): 윤미경

Associated Names:
Mi-kyung Yoon
Юн Ми Гён
尹美庚

Mi-Kyung Kun is a Korean manhwa artist. She is the author of Bride of the Water God series (original title: 하백의 신부).

She received the Silver Medal for Seoul Media Group's "Shin-in-gong-mo-jeon" ("New Artist Debut Competition") for Na-eu Ji-gu Bang-moon-gi (The Journey of My Earth Visit) in 2003.

She received a "Shin-in-sang" ("Best New Artist") award from the Dokja-manhwa-daesang organization for Railroad in 2004.

Fan Forum: http://cafe.daum.net/winkalryd

Reviews

[Mely]

Once again, it's gorgeous and I have no idea what's going on.

[Emi えみ Takami 鷹見 · Rating 2 out of 5]

The art is still beautiful but I have no idea what's going on really until I read the reviews on here.

[MaJo · Rating 3 out of 5]

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Resultó que nadie en esta vida y está del lado del emperador por lo que mata a La usurpadora que creía ser ella y vemos cómo se disputan el trono entre dos hermanos.
En el medio queda El Dios del agua en shock al enterarse que estaba viva Y a todo esto es capturada de nuevo.
Tengo una terrible curiosidad por saber que sucedera!

[Shayshkers · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not to sound like a broken record--well, you know what? I won't. Anyway, I think this is one of the more comprehensive-ish volumes. Ish. I do kind of get tired of the dun dun duns with "Nakbin" or Nakbin. Like, can we be done with her already?

[Aria · Rating 1 out of 5]

I cannot--

[Salimbol · Rating 3 out of 5]

As pretty as ever, with more *gorgeous* colour inserts to marvel at. However, the story remains both simplistic and impenetrable at the same time, and continues to move forward at a glacial pace. I think these books would definitely benefit from having some kind of "dramatis personae" (both in terms of the characters' doings in the story and their place in Korean mythology) included!

[Cursed Herondale · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally! The story makes more sense now! Why the Emperor is such a scheming jerk, and Nakbin such a manipulative witch. And the back story of Habaek's parents and their friendship with Shin Nong is really inspiring, the respect they had for each other despite the truth that Habaek is a threat to Shin Nong's authority in the Realm of Gods is something to look forward to. Questions like, Will Habaek meet his father again? When he meets Shin Nong, will they be enemies like what the Emperor anticipated? are running in my head. I just appreciate the help Habaek receives from his friends even against the Emperor, and how they support him about Soah (excluding Mura. lol). I am really excited what will happen next!

[Audrey Arnold · Rating 3 out of 5]

The flashback at the beginning helped me understand what was going on a little better, so that was good (not that it wasn't still a bit confusing). There sure are a lot or characters in this series, though, and a lot of them look similar, so I sometimes have a hard time figuring out who is who. I still don't fully understand the reasons behind everything going on, and I wish they would stop repeating the whole "is this really Nakbin or not" bit. But there's still enough to the story here to keep me reading.

[Cherie · Rating 5 out of 5]

ALL the secrets come out in this volume! We learn why the Emperor has it out for Mui, we learn why Soah's pretending she doesn't remember Mui, we learn who Yeo-wa is, and if Nakbin is really alive. We also get to learn about Mui's parents, as well as why there's a schism among the Gods. We even learn Mui's real name, which can possibly lead to trouble if the Emperor learns it. Such an exciting volume!

[nidah05 (SleepDreamWrite) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another good volume.

[R · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love getting some backstory!! Beautiful illustrations, as always. I feel like I'm understanding who everyone is a little bit better.

[Kat R · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too many Nakbins.

[gabi · Rating 4 out of 5]

What is going on??? Things are happening and I’m confused.

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok I’m losing the plot here a little bit.

[Tina · Rating 3 out of 5]

getting better...

(im legit trash for this series and I have zero fucking clue whats happening half the time :) )

[Zunaira Ghazal · Rating 3 out of 5]

So from I understand, there are three deities; dong wang, shin nong, and suh wang mu. Wang mu and dong wang are hitched and mui is born to them. Power couple man, if ever there was one.

Then there’s hunwon the emperor who’s a conniving lil’ bitch. Hunwon and shin nong are bro’s and since hunwon wants a piece of the throne he asks shin nong to step down, nicely. Hunwon threatens wang mu and inadvertently sets in motion the process of mui getting his powers.

Shin nong’s the sun god and is told he and the child can’t coexist in the same world so wang mu has no choice but to side with hunwon to save her child while dong wang remains with shin nong.

This was good. Confusing, but good. This is the kind of conspiracy I wanted in the previous chapters. This is the kind of aggression I craved. so much potential.

But then we had the mystery of habaek’s third name. I can’t figure out if it’s a cloying ploy to farther the romance or a legit conspiracy. Turns out Soah’s weak spine is succumbing to the emperor now, but in the guise of revenge. Dangerous day to grow a backbone soah darling; its one thing to stand up for yourself, but completely another to help a bigwig nasty win. Added bonus: you might just kill the love of your life.

On a side note: no wonder mui’s messed up. His parents dressed him as a girl when he was little

[Cornerofmadness · Rating 3 out of 5]

Now this volume shaped up a lot. Unsurprisingly I think I’m right that my lack of familiarity with Korean lore complicated by the fact that Dark Horse publishing doesn’t do diddly to help the non-Korean readers with a notes page or something.

This time we get the history of Habaek’s parents (from opposing elemental controls), his childhood (including cross dressing to hide him) and part of what is going on with the emperor, namely a civil war with his brother. Soah still believes Mui/Habaek has thrown her over for the resurrected Nakbin and doesn’t know he’s faking not knowing her. However, she is suspicious when the Emperor sends her to get Habaek’s true name which would give the Emperor complete dominion over him and even more so when Habaek doesn’t hesitate to give it to her.

Suspecting something is afoot, she doesn’t tell the Emperor she has succeeded and then the rebel forces show up and she’s removed from the Emperor’s palace by friends of Habaek and the Emperor’s brother and taken to the castle on the moon. Habaek, however, doesn’t go with her.

[Amanda [Novel Addiction] · Rating 3 out of 5]

Still interested enough to continue.

[Ella · Rating 4 out of 5]

I understand on how Soah has to be saved... but how is Nabkin still alive?! That's what's making frustrated than I'm really am... okay that didn't make any sense some what. But still why is she alive. For a second there, I thought Yeo... what's her name was the real Nabkin. I guess I was wrong.

[Athena · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one made more sense than the last one and explained some character clashes. It was good to see some back story of character histories as well.

[Kadie D♥ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really another amazing volume!
Soah Habaek is coming to get you! <3
A man I love this ovestory! X)

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

mommy is coming dear~

[Nawal Al Hosani Scorpion DOADA · Rating 5 out of 5]

If this story is what really happens to the girls that are sacrificed........... Then I don't mind getting sacrificed....................

[金伯利 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clash of the gods :/

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5

[Rebecka · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the artwork!