Loved itGideon the Ninth specifically of a lock tomb series is probably my favorite sci-fi these days or like space opera.
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Gideon the Ninth (2019)
Others: Mostly positive "The Emperor needs necromancers. The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman. Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead nonsense. Tamsyn Muir’s Gideon the Ninth unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers. Her characters leap off the page, as skillfully animated as arcane revenants. The result is a heart-pounding epic science fantasy. Brought 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. She packs up her sword, her shoes, and her dirty magazines, and prepares to launch her daring escape. But her childhood nemesis won’t set her free without a service. Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House and bone witch extraordinaire, has been summoned into action. The Emperor has invited the heirs to each of his loyal Houses to a deadly trial of wits and skill. If Harrowhark succeeds she will be become an immortal, all-powerful servant of the Resurrection, but no necromancer can ascend without their cavalier. Without Gideon’s sword, Harrow will fail, and the Ninth House will die. Of course, some things are better left dead."
- ISBN:
- 9781250246110
- Length:
- 448 pages
Genres: fantasy, science fiction, horror, mystery
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Loved itgood book. Funny book. Gideon night is basically one big trial to become double necro supreme and become best pals with God.
Loved itThat seems like an interesting tie-in. I am a fan of Gideon the Ninth, but I'm curious about this.
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Loved itI remember reading Gideon and I was like this isn't confusing because I don't feel stupid like I understand everything that's happening.
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Not a fanI legit during an action scene at 11: in the morning when I'm not tired was falling asleep that's how much the writing style and I we bounced off of each other
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Not a fanthe main character you're going to be the most annoying angsty teenager that I've ever read about which is horrible
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Loved itnumber four is the entire locked tomb series a little bit of a cheat here but I read all of them in a matter of days so really they exist in my head as like one entity
Loved ithowever gideon the ninth one of the best books i've ever read it is the funniest thing ever i don't like sci-fi and that book changed the game it was so good
Loved itnow this book if you read it there's a lot of characters and the way that the author interchanges between using their title of their house or their title like adept or cavalier or then their actual given name she interchanges that a lot and it's very confusing but moira quark and the audiobook gives each of these multitude of characters a different sounding voice
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