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The Fox Maidens Kindle & comiXology

by Robin Ha (Author, Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 20 ratings
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From the bestselling, award-winning creator of Almost American Girl comes an epic new graphic novel fantasy—a queer, feminist reimagining of the Fox Maiden legend from Korean mythology. Perfect for fans of Nimona, Squire, and The Prince and the Dressmaker.

Kai Song dreams of being a warrior. She wants to follow in the footsteps of her beloved father, the commander of the Royal Legion. But while her father believes in Kai and trains her in martial arts, their society isn’t ready for a girl warrior.

Still, Kai is determined. But she is plagued by rumors that she is the granddaughter of Gumiho, the infamous nine-tailed fox demon who was killed by her father years before.

Everything comes crashing down the day Kai learns the deadly secret about her mother’s past. Now she must come to terms with the truth about her identity and take her destiny into her own hands. As Kai desperately searches for a way to escape her fate, she comes to find compassion, and even love, in the most unexpected places.

Set in sixteenth-century Korea and richly infused with Korean folklore, The Fox Maidens is a timeless and powerful story about fighting for your place in the world, even when it seems impossible.

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    February 13, 2024
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    13 years and up
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Praise for ALMOST AMERICAN GIRL: “A powerful memoir that not only shows what it’s like to be in a new town or a new school, but what it’s like to move to an entirely new country! It’s an amazing journey that is sure to promote empathy with readers.” — Jerry Craft, author of New Kid

“Incredibly honest, poignant, and ultimately triumphant, Almost American Girl is a treasure.” — Michael Cho, author of Shoplifter

“Robin’s story is both utterly her own and deeply resonant for anyone who’s felt lost in the world and fought to carve out a place for themselves.” — Hazel Newlevant, author of No Ivy League

“This heartfelt memoir from an author who shares her honest, personal experiences. An insightful, moving coming-of-age tale.”  — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"A poignant and unvarnished depiction of immigration—both the heartache and the rewards." — School Library Journal (starred review)

“With unblinking honesty and raw vulnerability [and] presented in full-color splendor, her energetic style mirrors the constant motion of her adolescent self, navigating the peripatetic turbulence toward adulthood.” — ALA Booklist (starred review)

“Touching and subtly humorous, this emotive memoir is as much about the steadfast bond between a mother and daughter as it is about the challenges of being an immigrant in America.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Ha successfully brings to life the wide range of emotions that both tell the story and provide evidence that the comic medium has been a healing force for her and perhaps could be for readers who have walked similar paths.”  — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“Ha effectively uses the comic book format to recall her own memories of dislocation, explore a testy mother-daughter relationship and ultimately chronicle a poignant search for identity.” — San Francisco Chronicle

--This text refers to the hardcover edition.

About the Author

Robin Ha grew up reading and drawing comics. At fourteen she moved to the United States from Seoul, Korea. After graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in illustration, she moved to New York City and started a career in the fashion industry. Her work has been published in independent comic anthologies including Secret Identities and The Strumpet, as well as in the pages of Marvel Comics and Heavy Metal Magazine. She is also the author of the New York Times bestselling comic recipe book Cook Korean!: A Comic Book with Recipes. Visit Robin online at banchancomic.tumblr.com. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C594YWVQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperAlley (February 13, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 13, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 904923 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
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Born in Seoul, Korea, ROBIN HA grew up reading and drawing comics. At fourteen she moved to the United States. After graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in illustration, she moved to New York City and started a career in the fashion industry. Her work has been published in independent comics anthologies including Secret Identities and The Strumpet, as well as in the pages of Marvel Comics and Heavy Metal Magazine. Her blog Banchan in 2 Pages presents Korean recipe comics in 1 to 2 pages.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Coffee Owl
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024
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I originally read this book from my library and I loved it so much I bought it! I love reading Kais journey trying to prove herself and the mystery behind the fox monster mentioned earlier in the book. It's not a long comic/ took me a couple hours to read through, but I enjoyed what was there very much. Highly recommend
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Julee Song
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous story and art
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024
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The story is a creative rendition of a wellknown figure in Korean mythology that evolves beautifully throughout. I could not have predicted the ending which was the perfect balance of resolution and open-endedness. As expected from the author, the art is pristine and emotive. I want to emphasize that the author’s note at the end really conveys the inspiration for this book and is not to be skipped. I can’t wait to share this book with my family.
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Heather Metzger
4.0 out of 5 stars Korean Folklore
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2024
This is a beautifully illustrated update to a popular story from Korean folklore. This story is set 400 years ago and tells the story of a mother and daughter that find their lives intertwined with the Gumiho.

The only drawback I found with this story was the abrupt ending. The setup is very in depth, but a love story appears out of nowhere towards the end and then it is over. I’m only upset because I wanted more happiness to balance out the earlier pain.

Recommended for: fairytale and folklore retelling readers

Content warning: violence; nudity
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Pages
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
What a gorgeously illustrated graphic novel. I never thought I could feel such emotion for a fox running! Somehow the author could imbue such movement and feeling into her drawings. The saturation of color was so unexpected and rich. Two people have asked to borrow this book after just seeing it resting on a table. Both loved it.
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DS
5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling story and art!
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
The story was really compelling and I was really drawn in. I couldn’t believe that this was your first graphic novel it was really well done. It was interesting to learn about Gumihos, Kai, and how the story came to a conclusion. I liked how some resolutions were unexpected.
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Emerson Morris
5.0 out of 5 stars Folktale retelling that is well worth the read
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2024
The Fox Maidens by Robin Ha, is a wonderful retelling of the legend of the nine tailed fox demon of Korean folklore following Kai Song and her dream of becoming a warrior in a time when it is not allowed for women. Plagued by rumors of being related to and thus destined to become a nine tailed fox demon, Kai must overcome not only her fate but her womanhood as well. It is a fast paced read with compelling characters, and a well developed plot. The illustrations and coloring are gorgeously done. The story is a powerful coming of age set in a storied age, with the links to the legend are wonderfully wrought. All in all it is a great read that I highly recommend.
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Esteban Duque
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024
Beautifully drawn, engaging epic story that leaves you wanting more.
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AV_Therearenobadbooks
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing graphic novel
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2024
A genuine Korean story illustrated with lots of details from the period and culture. As a lover of Korean historical shows, I love this story. Gumiho, the nine-tailed fox is my favorite Asian myth in any Asian culture.

In this graphic novel, we follow a young girl who loves martial arts and doesn't want to be ladylike and marry. Kai wants to learn how to fight and help her father investigate crime, but when she comes of age secrets unravel and she learns more about her mother, how a Gumiho helped her mother, and why Kai became a fox as well. Kai must choose what to do next and who to become. She will struggle and find despair but also the love of another girl who is unique.

I loved each chapter and the ending even more.

Well-written and beautifully illustrated. For teens and older readers.

Thank you Netgalley and publisher for this e-ARC
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