A Crane Among Wolves

Jane Hur writes the BEST historical mysteries with the swooniest romances. Everything feels meticulously researched and there is so much detail in her books. I especially love all of the details about clothing because I find that super fascinating. It's really fun to look up pictures/illustrations and imagine the characters wearing the clothes.

In addition to all of the details, her characters are well-rounded and still have agency even if living in a time when life can be really prescribed. Iseul is such a badass but in a believable way: she can hit a dude with a branch in a panic but also needs to be taught how to cook because she was raised wealthy.

If you're looking for a good mystery, a good romance, or looking to read something set in the Joseon period of Korea, this is a great pick!