The Fox Maidens

This epic graphic novel fantasy reimagines the Korean Fox Maiden legend with a queer, feminist lens, set in sixteenth-century Korea. It follows Kai Song, a determined young woman who defies societal expectations to train as a warrior. Her journey is complicated by rumors linking her to the infamous nine-tailed fox demon, Gumiho, and a shocking secret about her mother's past. The story explores profound themes of identity, prejudice, resilience, and finding love and compassion in unexpected places, making it a powerful read for young adults navigating self-discovery and societal pressures.

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.