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Wicked Fox Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Kat Cho (Author), Emily Woo Zeller (Narrator), Listening Library (Publisher)
4.4 out of 5 stars 1,010
Editors' pick Best Young Adult
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An addictive fantasy-romance set in modern-day Seoul.

Eighteen-year-old Gu Miyoung has a secret - she's a gumiho, a nine-tailed fox who must devour the energy of men in order to survive. Because so few believe in the old tales anymore, and with so many evil men no one will miss, the modern city of Seoul is the perfect place to hide and hunt.

But after feeding one full moon, Miyoung crosses paths with Jihoon, a human boy, being attacked by a goblin deep in the forest. Against her better judgment, she violates the rules of survival to rescue the boy, losing her fox bead - her gumiho soul - in the process.

Jihoon knows Miyoung is more than just a beautiful girl - he saw her nine tails the night she saved his life. His grandmother used to tell him stories of the gumiho, of their power and the danger they pose to men. He's drawn to her anyway. When he finds her fox bead, he does not realize he holds her life in his hands.

With murderous forces lurking in the background, Miyoung and Jihoon develop a tenuous friendship that blossoms into something more. But when a young shaman tries to reunite Miyoung with her bead, the consequences are disastrous and reignite a generations-old feud . . . forcing Miyoung to choose between her immortal life and Jihoon's.

Includes a PDF of a glossary of Korean terms appearing in the audiobook.

Praise for Wicked Fox:

“Vibrant debut novel...an utterly original take on the young-adult fantasy.” (Entertainment Weekly)

“This book is a delight from start to finish. It’s everything I adore about the best Korean drama, mixed with a dash of urban fantasy. The chemistry between Miyoung and Jihoon kept me turning the pages into the wee hours of the night. Cho’s prose and pacing are crisp, and the world is utterly transportive.” (Renée Ahdieh, New York Times bestselling author of The Wrath & the Dawn)

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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  1. Listening Length
    11 hours and 47 minutes
  2. Author
    Kat Cho
  3. Narrator
    Emily Woo Zeller
  4. Audible release date
    June 25, 2019
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Listening Library
  7. ASIN
    B07RP3YL2C
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length 11 hours and 47 minutes
Author Kat Cho
Narrator Emily Woo Zeller
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date June 25, 2019
Publisher Listening Library
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B07RP3YL2C
Best Sellers Rank #185,700 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#87 in Teen & Young Adult Asian Historical Fiction
#222 in Teen & Young Adult Country & Ethnic Fairy Tales & Folklore
#250 in Historical Fiction for Teens

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Unique tale!
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Unique tale!
Such a unique story! When I was younger, I always searched for Kumiho/Kitsune myth stories but rarely found any so when this first was announced, I knew I was going to read it immediately. I finished it via Audible in one sitting & then I bought a copy for my physical library because I loved it so much! Definitely grab a copy if you’re into this folklore!
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Morgan
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this YA!
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2022
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5/5 Stars.

This book was so attention gripping and had a world full of Korean mythology which I have hardly seen in novels. I'm loving that books like this are becoming more popular and introducing more culture and mythology that I can't see in my very much white conservative town. I loved the character development and the relationships between the characters. I loved that this book hid the truth and was quite a mystery/thriller in the sense that we didn't learn the truth until near the end. I read this over the span of three days somehow but I remember constantly just wanting to pick it back up and actually picking it up and reading during my lectures because I just needed to know what happened next. I like that there were subtle k-drama troupes in this like subtle miscommunication but not to the point that it made me want to rip my hair out. I still haven't picked up the next book but that's mainly because I am personally not too fond of spin-offs or continuations but from different characters. Overall, this was a very enjoyable journey and I can't wait to read more from this author!
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Christina
4.0 out of 5 stars When the drama was high, it packed a punch.
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2020
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The main character loves Korean Dramas, and I'm assuming the author does as well. There's obvious irony peppered in the book about it.

The relationship between Jihoon and Miyoung is great. He breaks down her walls, she doesn't know why she lets him. They bicker, they're sweet, they hurt, they care. They go to great lengths for each other. I enjoyed that very much.

My interest in the book was retained pretty much the whole way through, but I was only mildly interested until about halfway. Then, there's a pretty big twist (foreshadowed well) that sets the book on an interesting path. I was reading it in the car and gasped. Everyone looked at me like I was crazy, but I kept reading.

There was some highly dramatic stuff in the middle, and then it drops off for a while and seems to drag. I did think the book was a little long. At one point, I was sort of like, "Come on. When is this gonna pick up?"

There was another twist that comes up again. I wasn't sure how I felt about it, but the bigger twists that followed were very juicy.

I thought the characters were complex. There are certainly blurred lines between good and evil, which is great. I liked the writing style. I did enjoy the story. I just think it was a bit long.
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pham
5.0 out of 5 stars a good read if you like an easy read with k-drama feels
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2020
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To be honest, I just bought this book because I kept getting ads on Instagram for this series and it was pretty good (thanks Instagram). I won't say that it changed my life or anything, but I really enjoyed reading a book that's based on a culture outside of America. Growing up Asian-American, I always had American teen romance novels shoved down my throat and I never really vibed with them since a lot of their plots and characters aren't really relatable. It was refreshing to see the typical over-bearing Asian mother who has their child's best interest in mind along with the references to Korean culture which added something special to the novel. It wasn't too difficult of a read, in fact I read it quickly in 2 days because it has a similar writing style to most fanfictions which made it a fun read for me. Overall, if you are sick and tired of cheesy American teen romance books, this will give you a breath of fresh air. 10/10 would recommend if you're interested in Asian culture and a good K-Drama-esque plot.
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AnotherOne
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully woven tale
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2023
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This book has it all—daily life, magic, drama, tension—and builds with a perfect pace. I’m not Korean, so all of the legends were new to me; I learned a lot because of how smoothly the author worked in all the details! Great read, and I’m ready to look for Kat Cho’s next book.
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Josephine
3.0 out of 5 stars Fine
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2020
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The story was interesting but the characters were flat and overly dramatic without the depth needed to flush them out. I did like learning more about Korean folllore but didn’t feel in the end like I cared about what happened to anyone in the story.
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Marmocher
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Read!
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2019
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Kat Cho did a great job transporting me into the world of Wicked Fox. The use of Korean language and descriptive writing made me feel like I was in Seoul. Even though I am not a big fantasy fan, the plot was intriguing and kept me turning the pages to find out what would happen next. I also really liked that Wicked Fox is based on Korean folklore because it's always fun to learn about other cultures. Definitely recommend for YA fantasy fans and anyone looking for a fun read!
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Natalie Cole
4.0 out of 5 stars An Enjoyable Read
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2022
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I have to admit that I got this on a whim, not sure if I would even have liked it. I'm pleasantly surprised that I did enjoy this. I love books about mythical creatures and reading about gumiho (which I only know as the Japanese kitsune or the Chinese nine tails) was really fun. It was slow in the beginning, but it picked up in action towards the middle. Miyoung is now one of my favorite characters because she's confident while also being unsure of herself. I loved Kat Cho's writing style and will definitely be reading more from this author.
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Wendy Gorton
5.0 out of 5 stars Dream, myth, forest, love, achingly real teenage life = perfect!
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2019
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Kat does a wonderful job of pairing the normal with the fantastic, making it seem exactly possible. I loved jumping between her mythical stories back to Seoul and back again-- it wove me into her world just like Miyoung's tails! She so authentically captures the torture of adolescence, family, love, and bigger moral problems while beautifully immersing you in Korean culture, action, and romance. I loved escaping into the forest with these two and can't wait to return!! #Gumiho2
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Ana Carolina Guedes
5.0 out of 5 stars Uma surpresa legal!
Reviewed in Brazil on August 18, 2021
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Comprei o livro por indicação de uma amiga. Ela ama e falava o quanto era bom e decidi arriscar... até que me surpreendeu, ele é leve e diferente. A história chega a ser amável graças a escrita da autora. Já coloquei o 2 na minha lista, recomendo bastante!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome👍
Reviewed in India on April 26, 2023
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome👍
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Baiba
5.0 out of 5 stars magical
Reviewed in Germany on March 4, 2023
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At first it was difficult to get into this story, there are a lot of korean words, that didn’t have an explanation on a quick search. But as i learned these words it got really good. I’m thinking of the time i was obsessed with twilight i would have been obsessed wirth this story. Teen love, life or death curses, immortality.

Favorite characters would be Junu and Somin!
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Mélissa Martinez
5.0 out of 5 stars Exelente
Reviewed in Mexico on November 23, 2019
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Llegó en buen estado, la calidad era muy buena c:
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5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended!
Reviewed in Canada on July 28, 2019
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Buy one and read it!
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