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I was SO excited to get my hands on a new book by Yangsze Choo, since I loved THE NIGHT TIGER. In THE FOX WIFE, Choo draws on the Chinese mythology of foxes to tell a compelling, lyrical story of Snow, a fox in a revenge mission, and Bao, an investigator of mysterious deaths that may be the work of a fox. With an evocative atmosphere and complex characters but deliberate pacing, this is a book to sit down with in long stretches and get lost in.

We went to Barnes & Noble for my birthday today. I‘m pretty happy with my purchases.

A dual view story one being from a fox shapeshifter and the other a detective, their lives become intertwined as vengeance and duty bring their stories to the same point. I really wanted to like this book. The writing is absolutely wonderful and at times I really didn‘t mind how slow moving the book seemed to feel. The story was well thought out and everything in the end got resolved but I just wasn‘t super jazzed about it!

Very good. I enjoyed how the separate threads came together near the end.

I was a little distracted by unrelated things while listening to this, so I missed a bit at the start, but overall thoroughly enjoyed it. I like that we get to know this character who is a fox spirit but in human form while also having a mystery storyline alongside. And there‘s a buoyancy to the story that‘s appealing.

My entire #BOTM box.

3.5/5⭐ I received an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love the atmosphere of this book. Throughout is the pervading mystery of fox lore, how it morphs and impacts people of varying beliefs, and how it compares to the reality of being a fox in this world. If you like slower, atmospheric magical realism with strong emotions, this one's for you.

Full review: https://hissingpotatoes.com/2024/03/13/review-the-fox-wife-by-yangsze-choo/

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I really love the way Yangsze Choo celebrates Asian mythology and culture with her beautiful stories. This book does unfold slowly, but it‘s quietly spellbinding and dreamlike; it lingers even after turning the final page. #BOTM

After a week off earlier in the year than ideal due to a bad fever last week, we're back with a Feature Friday on the Fox Wife https://youtu.be/9vnJPhjg9kA

This was a fantastic tale about foxes who can transform themselves into humans. Snow wants revenge for her daughter's death and sets out to find the man who killed her 🩵🦊🩵
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This book was magic and my favourite so far by Choo. I read this slowly and am so sad it's over. The setting wad a character in itself and I loved how the two story lines weaved together. This will definitely be one of my favourite reads of 2024 and a book I will think about for a long time. Beautiful and perfect! #highlyrecommend

#OUABC 2024 Reading Challenge: 40 Prompts (8. A book with an animal‘s POV)

• 400 pages • first pub 2024 • fiction • literary • China • speculative fiction • adventurous • emotional • mysterious • 4 Stars

The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo is a good fit for those who enjoy immersive, culturally-rich stories that blend folklore, mystery, and historical fiction, with a focus on the intersection of mortal and spiritual realms.

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Set in 1908 during the waning days of the Qing Empire, a detective with an uncanny ability to discern truth from lies investigates the death of a courtesan & comes across an even more incredible tale than he anticipated . At the same time, a young woman seeking vengeance joins a wealthy household as a servant hoping she‘ll find the one she‘s looking for. Engrossing historical fiction, a tale of murder, vengeance, & forgiveness. A really good read.

I'm trying something new called #ReadWithSuvata hosted by, yours truly, @suvata ...

• The first book is THE FOX WIFE by Yangsze Choo.
• Read at your own pace.
• As you read, come to #Litsy and discuss the story, comment on characters, add favorite quotes, etc.
• Warning: All sections WILL HAVE SPOILERS, so please post in the corresponding chapter‘s area.

Being a very eclectic reader you can count on a variety of genres.

Ugh… more than halfway through the month I #unskipped #botm #bookofthemonth for these…. What is wrong with me?! 😩😩

Also reading this lovely cozy for #SeasonalCozies 😄👏🏽👏🏽

Sadly, I‘m not available to do #Hyggehour this week because I‘m at work (taking a quick break 🥸), but I read the cozy earlier today in an attempt to find a little relaxation ☺️🥰

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I'm trying something new called #ReadWithSuvata hosted by, yours truly, @suvata ...

• The first book is THE FOX WIFE by Yangsze Choo.
• Read at your own pace.
• As you read, come to #Litsy and discuss the story, comment on characters, add favorite quotes, etc.
• Warning: All sections WILL HAVE SPOILERS, so please post in the corresponding chapter‘s area.

Being a very eclectic reader you can count on a variety of genres.

Starting the weekend with this one…

Here's what I'll be adding to my library's adult collection next week.

I forgot to review this one at the time, but I thoroughly enjoyed this historical fantasy about a fox woman seeking revenge for her murdered daughter and a detective seeking answers about a series of murdered women. The two stories come together beautifully, and Cho's prose is a delight to read.

#botm arrived quickly!

I loved “The Night Tiger”, so I‘m really looking forward to Yangsze Choo‘s newest! 🦊

We are going to read “The Women” this spring for our work book club, so I‘m happy this was also a pick! 😊 #BOTM

Fun adventure that‘s part folktale and part historical detective novel. One of the pov characters is a fox female who is straight out of a storybook. The other is an aging detective with a magical gift. It was enlightening to learn more about foxes (both feared and worshipped in some parts of Asia). Added bonus of this on audiobook is that it is read by the author—beautiful voice!

Special thanks to NetGally and MacMillan audio for early access.

Just started this audiobook on NetGalley and loving her voice! It‘s read by the author and is a cool mixture of folktale/detective novel. Delicious!

Here‘s my review for a book I just DNF‘d.

Release date: 2/13/24

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Here‘s my progress for this book that I started listening to from Netgalley. It‘s my first book by this author. It‘s an interesting story but it‘s not for me so I‘m going to DNF it. I tried to read this book but it‘s moving too slow for me. This book is a slow paced story and it hasn‘t really drawn me in. I don‘t feel invested in the story. Every time I‘ve listened, I‘ve felt bored.

I started this book. It‘s interesting but I‘m not invested in the story yet. This is another Netgalley book I have to read.

Manchuria 1908, the death of young girl connects a new maid, a detective and an affluent family. Filled with magical realism and Asian mythology and folklore, secrets and retribution become the main themes in this historical literary novel.

Hoping my 4 hour drive home today will give me a chance to finish this great audiobook today.

Choo‘s third novel is another great blend of mythical magic, relationships and mystery. Split between two narrators, I enjoyed listening to this from start to finish! Bao, an investigator, looks into the identity of a young woman found dead, while Snow makes a search of her own for vengeance. Unique and entertaining, with a beautiful setting, I thought this was an engaging and lovely read. Very excited to see what Choo writes next!

Did some audiobaking today figuring out a new recipe for cherry (garcia) chocolate chip cookies

I was approved for 3 audiobooks on Netgalley.

Pre publication rave reviews gorgeous writing beautiful cover .The Fox Wife by Yangtze choo author of the Night Tiger .

OMG you guys! If you can get your hands on an advanced copy of this one, do it. It is GORGEOUS!!! This book gets ALL the adjectives: mysterious, lovely, heartbreaking, satisfying, lyrical, deadly, and so many more.