⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 4 stars

Dokkaebi is the companion novel to Gumiho and follows the same group of characters trying to stop the supernatural entities that are lurking after the events at the end of Gumiho.

Everything I loved from the first book came back! I loved learning more about Korean mythology and seeing modern-day Seoul filled with magic and creatures such as gumiho, dokkaebi, gwishin and jeosung saja.

I truly enjoyed seeing Seoul through the eyes of the characters. Also, the integrated Korean words and phrases in the dialogue didn’t annoy me at all. Instead, it added so much to the story.

The way the chapters are written, some very short and some long, didn’t throw me off as much I’d thought, but I would’ve liked it a bit more if they were more equal length. Also, the little folklore chapters in between captured my attention and created the atmosphere. I didn’t understand the link with all the chapters but did enjoy learning by reading them.

I loved Somin, she is such a loyal friend who’d go to the end to defend someone she loved or sees as family. Also, Junu is just amazing. I’ve adored his character since Gumiho and he didn’t disappoint. Learning more about him, his story and everything, was enjoyable as he was a bit of a mystery in the first book. I was also happy that Miyoung and Jihoon were back! Honestly Miyoung will always be my favorite character and I loved seeing her grow once more. The character I hadn’t expected was Hyuk, the jeosung saja. With his description I couldn’t help but keep picturing Lee Dongwook from his 2016 kdrama and I loved it!

I enjoyed reading the enemies to lovers very much, although they seemed to go from hate to love rather quickly. I would’ve enjoyed it more if that was stretched a bit more. Luckily the bickering stayed!

Overall, Dokkaebi provided the same fun as the first book, and I truly enjoyed exploring the characters more and learning more about Korean mythology. Also, the twists and the ending made it that much better.