The Fox Maidens

The Fox Maidens by Robin Ha is a graphic novel published by Balzer + Bray, Harper Alley, imprints of HarperCollinsPublishers, in 2024. This edition features 308 pages and is presented in English. The story offers a queer, feminist reimagining of the Fox Maiden legend from Korean mythology, focusing on Kai Song, a girl who dreams of becoming a warrior like her father, the commander of the Royal Legion. Despite her father’s support in training her, Kai faces societal challenges as she navigates her aspirations in a world unprepared for a female warrior.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines action and adventure with elements of historical and fantasy genres, all while drawing on rich Korean folklore. As Kai grapples with her identity and the legacy of her family’s past, she embarks on a journey filled with self-discovery, compassion, and unexpected love. The Fox Maidens explores themes of destiny and resilience, set against the backdrop of sixteenth-century Korea, making it a significant addition to the realms of young adult fiction and graphic novels.
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From the bestselling, award-winning creator of Almost American Girl comes an epic new graphic novel fantasy–a queer, feminist reimagining of the Fox Maiden legend from Korean mythology. Perfect for fans of Nimona, Squire, and The Prince and the Dressmaker.
Kai Song dreams of being a warrior. She wants to follow in the footsteps of her beloved father, the commander of the Royal Legion. But while her father believes in Kai and trains her in martial arts, their society isn’t ready for a girl warrior.
Still, Kai is determined. But she is plagued by rumors that she is the granddaughter of Gumiho, the infamous nine-tailed fox demon who was killed by her father years before.
Everything comes crashing down the day Kai learns the deadly secret about her mother’s past. Now she must come to terms with the truth about her identity and take her destiny into her own hands. As Kai desperately searches for a way to escape her fate, she comes to find compassion, and even love, in the most unexpected places.
Set in sixteenth-century Korea and richly infused with Korean folklore, The Fox Maidens is a timeless and powerful story about fighting for your place in the world, even when it seems impossible.
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