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powersteeringfluiddrinker's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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
symbra9's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- 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
Even with a slow pacing I was completely invested in this book. A continuation of Gideon the ninth it was confusing and in many ways left the reader in the dark, however I feel like this added to the ambiance and a drive to keep reading to get answers!
I absolutely loved it and can't wait to start the next book!
I absolutely loved it and can't wait to start the next book!
herohom's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
dykeguy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rlfrick's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
drwilko's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
voidofheart's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- 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
murkurial's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
5.0
rkstumblingbear's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
folkofthebook's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
wowowowow
what a ride. the first half can definitely be a bit overwhelming, bc you're thrown into the story about 8 months ish from when gideon the ninth ended. the landscape has changed immensely, and you have to piece together much again as this time it's harrow's POV - and she's in the dark and maybe a bit, as she puts it, insane.
i did have a bit of a leg up from seeing a small but important spoiler that gave me a lot of perspective as i read, but even then it's a bit of a mindfuck read. the already not-quite-simple world of gideon expands even moreso in harrow, as we uncover more about the emperor, his lyctors, their complicated relationships, and the dark forces they run and fight.
after about halfway through i felt a noticeable pickup in pace and more pieces of the puzzle start to slowly but steadily come together. i was quite impressed with how muir stepped up with this book. the curtain is pulled back to uncover more than we could have conceived reading book 1.
i can see how this might be a challenging read for some, but personally i really enjoyed it and i'm definitely starting nona soon.
what a ride. the first half can definitely be a bit overwhelming, bc you're thrown into the story about 8 months ish from when gideon the ninth ended. the landscape has changed immensely, and you have to piece together much again as this time it's harrow's POV - and she's in the dark and maybe a bit, as she puts it, insane.
i did have a bit of a leg up from seeing a small but important spoiler that gave me a lot of perspective as i read, but even then it's a bit of a mindfuck read. the already not-quite-simple world of gideon expands even moreso in harrow, as we uncover more about the emperor, his lyctors, their complicated relationships, and the dark forces they run and fight.
after about halfway through i felt a noticeable pickup in pace and more pieces of the puzzle start to slowly but steadily come together. i was quite impressed with how muir stepped up with this book. the curtain is pulled back to uncover more than we could have conceived reading book 1.
i can see how this might be a challenging read for some, but personally i really enjoyed it and i'm definitely starting nona soon.