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annapox's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Cancer, Chronic illness, Torture, Vomit, Murder, Toxic friendship, Violence, Blood, Body horror, Death, Gore, Medical content, and Cursing
Moderate: Cannibalism, Blood, Grief, and Self harm
Minor: Ableism, Child abuse, Confinement, Excrement, Fire/Fire injury, Infertility, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Religious bigotry, War, Child death, Death of parent, Suicide, and Slavery
spilledink's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Gideon is definitely the best part of this book for me. She is definitely one of my favourite protagonists in any book, and I love her as a character. She is never frustrating in a way that makes her unlikeable, and her humour is a very welcome respite from many of the heavier, darker aspects of this book.
One thing I struggled with in this book was the sheer number of characters. There are nine houses, each with at least two prominent characters. That is already 18 at least moderately important characters to keep track of, never mind all the other characters that aren't directly related to the plot. The guide at the beginning was definitely useful, but I still found it a little difficult to keep track sometimes, especially in the scenes that were heavy on inter-house politics and that sort of thing.
The mystery element of this book is masterfully executed. It raises many questions, but utilises pace well in order to provide answers in a satisfying and intriguing way, without revealing the full picture at any point. I am a little iffy on some of the plot twists, but I will probably be rereading this book to see if the foreshadowing is just subtle and I wasn't good at picking up on it, or if they did indeed come a little out of nowhere.
I will admit that the relationship between the two main characters did not compel me at all.
Each character in this book, despite how many there are, is distinct. This is an impressive feat. I could say something about every character in this book, and there's like 25. Seriously good writing.
I've been having a bad reading streak with books recently, but this one was like a breath of fresh air.
Graphic: Blood, Religious bigotry, Suicide, Child death, Body horror, Murder, Death, Death of parent, Terminal illness, Cancer, and Gore
Moderate: Child abuse and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Vomit
ireadinbed's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
And it was such a mistake. Hype fully lives up to. So Irreverent and gross and very epic feeling.
Loved the characters. Enjoyed the texture a lot. The world building is very interesting and layered.
It did suffer a bit from that big fantasy book too much infor at once in the first bits, but it evened out quickly and the rest read spectacularly fast.
I would have given this 5 stars if there had been a bit better foreshadowing on a few things. I think.
The only thing is
It might be a 5star reread and I can totally see myself rereading it. I'm pretty sure this will be a buy for me and I only buy a few books a year so that's saying something!
Graphic: Confinement, Gore, Suicide, Violence, Terminal illness, Religious bigotry, Murder, Self harm, Death of parent, Death, Toxic friendship, and Infertility
carys_ene's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Grief, Gore, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Religious bigotry
panthalassa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Cancer, Child death, Chronic illness, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Suicide, Terminal illness, Torture, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Abandonment, Cannibalism, Classism, Emotional abuse, Grief, Medical content, Mental illness, Religious bigotry, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and War
cryptidkay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This is intensely character driven and I couldn't help but fall in love with Gideon, attitude and all. That being said, devoting an entire book to a character, getting the reader attached to them, fall in love with them and their quirks and then remove them from the equation for the rest of the series is RUDE AF!
I'm not sad, so much as annoyed that I can't follow her story any more. My days for adult books are numbered and Harrow the Ninth isn't getting on my list for a while.
It was a brilliant read though! The world building! Necromancers! GAYS IN SPACE! It's what every elder emo kid wants.
Graphic: Child death, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Terminal illness, Violence, and Body horror
Moderate: Cancer, Confinement, Cursing, Religious bigotry, and Torture
cattails's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Murder, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Child death, Child abuse, Death of parent, Grief, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Cancer, Cannibalism, Chronic illness, Infertility, Medical trauma, Religious bigotry, and Suicide attempt
emilyplun's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Blood, Gore, Murder, Violence, Body horror, Death, Medical content, Chronic illness, Terminal illness, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Death of parent, Suicide, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Abandonment, Child death, and Religious bigotry
fraxisle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Child death, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Moderate: Body horror, Chronic illness, Gore, Grief, Terminal illness, Suicide, and Cannibalism
Minor: Religious bigotry, War, and Cancer
msradiosilence's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Infertility, Mental illness, Torture, Violence, Murder, Toxic friendship, Vomit, Body horror, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Bullying, Cursing, Gore, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, Blood, Child death, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Self harm, Suicide, and War