Title: The Floating World
Author: Axie Oh
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Publication date: April 29, 2025
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Summary
Sunho can’t remember anything from his life before he woke up in the Under World two years ago with just his sword and his name. Working odd jobs to survive, he comes across the job that will give him lifetime security. A chest of coins for anyone who can find the girl who wields silver light.
Meanwhile, Ren is an acrobat living with her adopted family. Everything changes one day when their performance is attacked by a demon. In a moment of fear, Ren releases a blast of silver light. In the aftermath, she decides to go on a journey to find the demon that attacked them–running into Sunho along the way.
Review: The Floating World
Thanks to NetGalley and Feiwel & Friends for an advanced copy of The Floating World by Axie Oh to review! I have thoroughly enjoyed Axie Oh’s fantasy before, and this reading experience was no different. Oh is great at weaving in the details of the world, immersing you in magic, mythology, with a touch of romance.
The pacing of the plot also works well, moving at a pace that keeps you engaged with plenty of action. But we don’t sacrifice the characters to the plot. Sunho and Ren have great chemistry, and I enjoyed the unraveling mystery of both of their pasts. There’s plenty to still explore in book two, and I’m excited to see what comes next!
All in all, if you like mythology-inspired fantasy and lots of action with great characters, definitely check this one out when it comes out in April!
4/5 stars