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Wicked Fox is a 2019 young adult urban-fantasy novel by Korean-American author Kat Cho and the first book in the Gumiho duology. Set in contemporary Seoul, it follows Miyoung, a gumiho from Korean folklore, and Jihoon, a human boy whose encounter with her exposes him to the dangers and rules of the supernatural world. The novel places Korean mythological beings and family traditions within a modern coming-of-age story set in a present-day city.
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What is Wicked Fox about?
Kat Cho's 2019 novel follows Miyoung, a gumiho from Korean folklore, in contemporary Seoul. Her encounter with the human boy Jihoon exposes both of them to danger and forces Miyoung to question her isolated life.
What is a gumiho in Wicked Fox?
A gumiho is a fox creature from Korean folklore that can take human form. Miyoung's supernatural nature creates the central conflict between her hunger, her rules, and her connection with Jihoon.
Is Wicked Fox part of a series?
Yes. It is the first book in Cho's Gumiho duology, followed by Vicious Spirits.
Where is Wicked Fox set?
The story is set in contemporary Seoul, South Korea. The modern city setting is combined with Korean mythology, family history, and supernatural threats.
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