Ehwa and her mother, a young widow, live in the village of Namwon. Ehwa’s mother runs a tavern and bawdy local fellows often attempt to convince her to go to bed with them. When seven-year-old Ehwa overhears a couple of villagers insinuating that her mother is loose, she begins to wonder about the differences between men and women. As the years go by, Ehwa matures. She sees … [Read more...] about The Color of Earth by Kim Dong Hwa: B
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Goong: The Royal Palace 4 by Park SoHee: A-
A promise between their grandfathers leads to the wedding of regular girl Chae-Kyung to the crown prince, Shin. Their relationship was antagonistic at first, but Chae-Kyung eventually realizes she’s fallen for the mercurial prince while formerly friendless Shin gets a taste of what it feels like to have someone always by his side. In this volume, the thawing of relations … [Read more...] about Goong: The Royal Palace 4 by Park SoHee: A-
10, 20, and 30 2 by Morim Kang: A-
From the back cover: Life changes come faster than anyone expects in the second installment of Morim Kang's unorthodox family saga. Widow Krumb's would-be suitor suddenly departs for Hong Kong—but was he called away on business or is he a fugitive from the law? And how much longer is Krumb going to keep her job? On the home front, meanwhile, icy relations between the headstrong … [Read more...] about 10, 20, and 30 2 by Morim Kang: A-
Click 2 by Youngran Lee: B-
From the back cover: Poor Joonha has moved to the big city and is now living incognito, as a girl, at a new school. But that doesn't mean his (her?) troubles are over. First, Taehyun, the obnoxious class playboy, coerces Joonha into a "friendship" that royally ticks off Yoomi, Taehyun's ex. That's before the reappearance of Heewon, the lovesick stunner who's followed Joonha all … [Read more...] about Click 2 by Youngran Lee: B-
Goong: The Royal Palace 3 by Park SoHee: B+
From the back cover: Chae-Kyung and Shin return to their separate quarters at the palace, but the crown princess can't shake the feelings aroused by her new husband. Try as she might, there's no denying it—she's completely fallen for him! When Chae-Kyung lets a confession slip, she braces herself for the prince's rejection. Instead, he doesn't even acknowledge her! Though the … [Read more...] about Goong: The Royal Palace 3 by Park SoHee: B+