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Krystle
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Shim Chung the Lotus Queen - 3 stars

I must ashamedly say that I don't really know of any Korean folk tales so reading this retelling was rather interesting. Reminds me of The Little Mermaid just a little bit.
Dec 30, 2019 08:28PM
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Returning My Sister's Face - 4.5 stars

Ooh, I just love a story of revenge from the grave after being terribly wronged. Kukuku.
Dec 30, 2019 11:39PM
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Krystle
Krystle is on page 190 of 208
The Archer of the Sun and the Lady of the Moon - 2 stars

This one felt really rough but the story was enjoyable.
Dec 30, 2019 11:18PM
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Krystle
Krystle is on page 182 of 208
Year of the Fox - 2 stars

I don't know about this one. Lots of set up but I don't think the pay off was there. I did enjoy that this featured a f x f romance.
Dec 30, 2019 11:02PM
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Krystle
Krystle is on page 161 of 208
The Tears of My Mother, the Shell of My Mother - 3 stars

Oh, this was neat. I like how everything comes full circle.
Dec 30, 2019 09:21PM
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Krystle
Krystle is on page 132 of 208
Shim Chung the Lotus Queen - 3 stars

I must ashamedly say that I don't really know of any Korean folk tales so reading this retelling was rather interesting. Reminds me of The Little Mermaid just a little bit.
Dec 30, 2019 08:28PM
Returning My Sister's Face and Other Far Eastern Tales of Whimsy and Malice


Krystle
Krystle is on page 132 of 208
The Raven's Brocade - 2 stars

This is the shortest story yet and, sadly, one I liked the least so far. Tsuru no Ongaeshi is one of my favorite Japanese folk tales. I don't think there was enough thought or depth to it and the names of the characters was far too literal. Binbou and Karasu? Binbou means poor person and Karasu means crow. Takes all the whimsy and magic out of it.
Dec 30, 2019 08:12PM
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Krystle
Krystle is on page 128 of 208
Honor is a Game Mortals Play - 4 stars

This reminded me of Inuyasha with a sprinkle of a Yuki-Onna retelling. Pretty fun. =D.
Dec 30, 2019 08:02PM
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Krystle
Krystle is on page 107 of 208
The Tanuki-Kettle - 4 stars

This was super cute!
Dec 30, 2019 12:19AM
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Krystle
Krystle is on page 97 of 208
The Snow Woman's Daughter - 3 stars

Ooh this is neat. A story of what happens after the original tale of Yuki-Onna.
Dec 29, 2019 09:13PM
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Krystle
Krystle is on page 88 of 208
A Thread of Silk - 2 stars

This one was missing the more whimsical feeling the previous two stories had, mostly because it's based on real historical events with added touches of magic. It didn't work for me.
Dec 29, 2019 08:54PM
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