- Overview
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A magical story that unfolds when the barriers of rumors and prejudices are overcome and one musters the courage to step closer to someone.
- Book Intro
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"I wanted to be courageous. After all, it's Som."
Grand Prize winner of the 10th Munhakdongne Young Adult Literary Award. A story about having the courage to take one step closer to the truth and stand by someone. This book makes readers reflect on whether we draw hasty conclusions too easily based only on first impressions or rumors and give up the opportunity to learn about a person. In this novel told more in the vein of a theatrical production than that of a book, the characters in the roles of the detective, witch, and queen walk on a carefully constructed stage, and as the mystery builds, it's impossible to tell how the story will unravel. Naturally, there is one character who commands attention beyond the barrier of rumors and prejudice. Above all else, this novel tells readers that it's okay to fall for anyone, and if we do, we should try to get closer. Because when we take that chance, perhaps we'll experience the magic of making that special, secret friend.
- About the Author
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Heo Jinhee
Heo Jinhee's career as a writer began when her work The Age of Monarchs was selected for the Young Adult Short Story category of the 2015 Hanuri Literary Award. She won the Grand Prize of the 10th Munhakdongne Young Adult Literary Award for Som Crush, and her other works include Three Timelines (co-author) and Blue Hair (co-author).
- Award
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Grand Prize at the 10th Munhakdongne Young Adult Literary Award
- Selection
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Happy Reading in the Morning, 2020, Recommended Book
School Library Journal, April 2020, Book of the Month
