The pacing was a bit off, like some times I was like “for real though something needs to happen” and others I needed a minute to sit with it. They’re all sympathetic too… I understand all of them and their motives. I knew it wasn’t Gideon but it literally could have been anyone or anything else. Usually in these mysteries I have at least some idea of whodunnit but this one literally kept me on my toes. I actually loved all the characters in this. I mean it was creepy AF but also a delight.Ĭharacters: this is written from G’s POV and she is foul mouthed like myself and I fucking loved it. Spoiler-free Thoughts: this book was a delight. They get to this weird planet in order to become imortL but shit starts happening and Gideon is not pleased.
Gideon is set to leave when her arch nemesis, Harrow, thwarts the plan and convinces G to be her cavalier (or personal body guard) in a competition to be immortal against all the other houses. In this world, every planet has a skill they’re known for and a necromancer (yes, the talk to dead people people) for each. Looking at the cover you think Fantasy and you think dude, but it’s a sci fi and Gideon is a chick. Of course, some things are better left dead.ĭrunk Overview: So this… is a weird story. Without Gideon’s sword, Harrow will fail, and the Ninth House will die. If Harrowhark succeeds she will become an immortal, all-powerful servant of the Resurrection, but no necromancer can ascend without their cavalier. The Emperor has invited the heirs to each of his loyal Houses to a deadly trial of wits and skill. Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House and bone witch extraordinaire, has been summoned into action. But her childhood nemesis won’t set her free without a service. She packs up her sword, her shoes, and her dirty magazines, and prepares to launch her daring escape.
The result is a heart-pounding epic science fantasy.īrought up by unfriendly, ossifying nuns, ancient retainers, and countless skeletons, Gideon is ready to abandon a life of servitude and an afterlife as a reanimated corpse. Her characters leap off the page, as skillfully animated as necromantic skeletons. Tamsyn Muir’s Gideon the Ninth unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers. Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead bullshit. The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman. Gideon the Ninth is the most fun you’ll ever have with a skeleton. We drank while we cooked, but also drank the sangria and now I am DRUNK. But it’s also still quarantine so we had to celebrate a new way… by making sangria with drag queens who live in Lisbon on Zoom.
What I drank prior: it is Dana’s birthday, folks.
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