Bride of the Water God - vol. 3

Title: Bride of the Water God vol. 3
Author: Mi-Kyung Yun
Illustrator: Mi-Kyung Yun
Publisher: Dark Horse Manwha
Copyright: 2009 (2006)
Price: $9.95
ISBN: 978-1-59582-305-2
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Summary and Quick Thoughts: Soah’s suspicions at the end of Vol. 2 are solved, but she still has questions. With the return of Nakbin, Mui/Habaek’s first human bride, Soah begins to analyze the facts, the words, and the actions of all the others. Instead of finding answers, she is even more confused and in this confusion is sent home, forgetting everything and facing the realities of her home life. In this volume, a story about Habaek is thrown in and it is unclear to this reader as to what basis it has on the story as well as where it fits in the time line. Otherwise, the reader learns what she suspected to be true about Soah’s family and her village’s feelings about her, which is both sad, but is also the basis as to why she is welcome with the Gods.
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Will Teens Like It? Probably the older set. Those who liked Black Bird will find a similar story here.
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Things to be aware of: minor sexual situations
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Further Thoughts: Volume 3 and 4 should probably be reviewed together, but this is a series that is better looked at by each volume. Each volume contains a smaller story within it, such as this volume which has the reader examining Soah’s feelings about herself and her situation in the family. The yardage of fabric Soah wears continues to be unbelievable as well as the length of her hair, but again, this adds to the majesty of the story. Overall, this story has elements of great mythology and of fantasy and fairy tales. 
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Source: Library copy.