A review by onmalsshelf
The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo

emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Thank you to the publisher for a copy in exchange for a review.

I was very impressed by The Night Tiger (4 stars) so I was so excited to take a chance at The Fox Wife.

This is the kind of book that you need to sit and enjoy slowly. If you’re looking for a quick read, this isn’t it. However if you want something to savor over a few days, I highly recommend.

The Fox Wife is a dual POV story that follows Snow, a fox who wants to avenge her daughter, and Bao, a detective who investigates the death of a young woman found in a doorway. 

The story spans from China to Japan and back and is filled with mythology and mystery. If you’re looking for a story where all plot lines are tied up in pretty bows at the end, this isn’t it. 

I recommend on audio!