THE WITCH OF WOL SIN LAKE

Mirae embarks on another adventure to defeat the Netherking in this second series entry.

A year has passed since Mirae’s harrowing journey to ascending the throne of Seolla. She’s led everyone to believe that an age of peace is coming, even as she issues new decrees and rights the wrongs of her predecessors. In truth, her older brother, Minho, has been possessed by the queendom’s biggest threat, the Netherking. Mirae’s imprisonment of the Netherking’s soul resulted in Minho’s body also being held captive, decaying in the dark prison of the Deep. Mirae finally agrees to let her mother and her friend Kimoon, a Josan prince, enter the Deep to attempt to save Minho. But when the Netherking escapes with the powerful magical dragon pearl, Mirae’s carefully crafted world falls apart. Mirae and her friends set out to stop the Netherking from realizing his plans of destroying not only Seolla but also the heavens and the gods who gave Seolla women their power. Traveling across foreign lands, she faces old enemies, powerful legendary forces, and impossible choices. This fast-paced sequel combines plenty of action with an exploration of ancient secrets, revealed truths, politics, and morality. The uncovered history of Seolla thoughtfully challenges Mirae to examine her biases and perceptions of her people. The complex worldbuilding and storyline include detailed descriptions and time jumps and will draw in readers with its fresh magic and landscapes inspired by Korean culture and mythology.

Exciting, yet thoughtful and reflective.