The writing is so beautiful, so intelligent, and so very impressive. Tamsyn then leads us on this beautiful adventure, where twist after twist occurs so seamlessly that you can’t help but feel completely enthralled. Gideon is not only tasked to help Harrowhark, she also has to ensure that she keeps breathing herself, while also trying to figure out who is doing the unspeakable things to other competitors. Especially when cavaliers and necromancers from the other houses start getting murdered. If you do not find yourself a galaxy, it is not so bad to find yourself a star, nor to have the Emperor know that the both of you attempted this great ordeal.”īut once Gideon and Harrowhark arrive on the Emperor’s planet, they soon realize that the tasks are going to be much more mysterious and much more difficult than anyone could have predicted. “You are the honoured heirs and guardians of the eight Houses. No necromancer can compete without a skilled cavalier by their side, and Harrowhark has no choice but to get Gideon to help her and save the future of the Ninth House. That is, until one day the Emperor has invited all eight necromancer heirs, from all eight loyal Houses, to compete in unknown trails to possibly ascend into something that will make them immortal, but the costs of losing can very well be their lives. Both of these characters are harboring a few secrets of their own, but they are both so unsure of their pasts and their futures for so very many reasons. Harrowhark is a necromancer, while also being the main ruler of the Ninth’s planet. Gideon is so witty, so funny, so charming, and such a thorn in Harrowhark’s side.

Gideon the Ninth is a book about a swordfighter named Gideon who is my favorite literary character of all time.

But I suppose I should give it a try regardless, aye? Lastly, I know nothing I say here will do this book justice. Next, how do you write a review on the book of your heart? The book that feels like it was crafted for you? The book that has lit up the darkest places of your soul? It’s hard, friends. First, I think I have hyped this book for all of 2019, and I have been very vocal about it being my favorite book of the year, and the best debut I’ve ever had the privilege of reading.

Hi, my name is Melanie, and this was a really hard review to write for many reasons. “The more you struggle against the Ninth, Nav, the deeper it takes you the louder you curse it, the louder they’ll have you scream.” ARC provided by Tor in exchange for an honest review.

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