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lizard1983's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
The writing is amazing. No plot holes. Keeps you engaged. So good!
kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Because there is so much magical stuff to unpack, and a world within our own to establish, it takes a little time to get into this book. Once I was in though, I needed to know what was going to happen next. This book is thrilling with twists that were unexpected and gruesome. We love an underdog story especially when she comes out on top. Looking forward to the second book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Grief, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Car accident, Murder, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
suussuus's review against another edition
<3 Lara mag ik deel twee van je lenen xo
bbrassfield's review against another edition
4.0
As someone who quite enjoyed Bardugo's YA Six of Crows, I came into reading her first book for adults, whatever that really means, with great anticipation. After a little bit of a muddled start which I chalk up to the author's decision to move rather quickly between past and not-so past, the Ninth House rewards the patient reader. The narrative really gets moving after the disappearance of one of the main characters, and the story concludes in a great place as we wait for a second novel starring the very likeable Galaxy Stern.
Along the way the reader is introduced to a whole lot of cool New Haven ghost and magic lore that all tie together well in the main tale. I found myself slowing down near the end because I didn't want this fun ride to be over. The world is kinda fucked right now and my country, the US, in particular since we have a giant cheeseburger for President, so I really appreciated the ability to duck out into Alex's world. This isn't really a spoiler but I really wish I could see Grays (what Galaxy/Alex call ghosts) the way she does. Eagerly awaiting the next novel in the series.
Along the way the reader is introduced to a whole lot of cool New Haven ghost and magic lore that all tie together well in the main tale. I found myself slowing down near the end because I didn't want this fun ride to be over. The world is kinda fucked right now and my country, the US, in particular since we have a giant cheeseburger for President, so I really appreciated the ability to duck out into Alex's world. This isn't really a spoiler but I really wish I could see Grays (what Galaxy/Alex call ghosts) the way she does. Eagerly awaiting the next novel in the series.
sas02948's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
yars_reading_corner's review against another edition
3.0
Long story short: don’t read it, it’s not worth your time.
Ninth House is actually written by someone who has attended Yale University herself and it’s kind of ironic how much she included dark academia elements into this book although it’s written in a sense that is suitable for young adult audience to understand and the language is quite simple.
Right off the bat I have to say there’s quite too many trigger warnings to include in just one review so I would recommend that you look it up on Google to see if any of them will trigger you so that you will stay away from reading this book.
It’s literally disgusting although it’s written well and there’s a lot of symbolism in the beginning, but I have the sense that the author was throwing a lot of unnecessary, random topics and references in your face that has nothing to do with the plot or the book or those unlovable, trashbag characters whom I really hated. there’s so much graphic description of things that are not necessary like wounds and rates and many other things so even though those things no longer trigger me still make me uncomfortable to read and I really hated it and I did not have the physical I would not have finished the book.
Ninth House is actually written by someone who has attended Yale University herself and it’s kind of ironic how much she included dark academia elements into this book although it’s written in a sense that is suitable for young adult audience to understand and the language is quite simple.
Right off the bat I have to say there’s quite too many trigger warnings to include in just one review so I would recommend that you look it up on Google to see if any of them will trigger you so that you will stay away from reading this book.
It’s literally disgusting although it’s written well and there’s a lot of symbolism in the beginning, but I have the sense that the author was throwing a lot of unnecessary, random topics and references in your face that has nothing to do with the plot or the book or those unlovable, trashbag characters whom I really hated. there’s so much graphic description of things that are not necessary like wounds and rates and many other things so even though those things no longer trigger me still make me uncomfortable to read and I really hated it and I did not have the physical I would not have finished the book.
aleciatalbot's review against another edition
5.0
I had no idea what was going on for at least the first 80 pages of this book. I knew important background info was being given and worldbuilding was happening, but I wasn’t sure exactly what I was reading. Booksta girlies encouraged me to keep going and I’m SO GLAD I DID. This might be my favorite book of 2024 so far.
This is my first Leigh Bardugo book and I am in love with her writing. She has such an incredible way with descriptive language, and I honestly felt like I was really there alongside these characters. The dark academia/fantasy vibes were so well-executed, and after the first 100 pages or so, I could not put it down.
The fmc, Alex, was complex and brilliant, and I loved her partnerships with various characters in the story. It was really fun not knowing which characters to trust or whose side some of them were on, because there was so much secrecy within the societies. There was a lot happening plot-wise in this book, and the time jumps were a little confusing at first, but they made a lot more sense as it went on.
The only complaint I had was that the ending was kind of a lot happening one thing after the other. BUT I get that it helped to set up book two (which I’ll be starting ASAP).
This is my first Leigh Bardugo book and I am in love with her writing. She has such an incredible way with descriptive language, and I honestly felt like I was really there alongside these characters. The dark academia/fantasy vibes were so well-executed, and after the first 100 pages or so, I could not put it down.
The fmc, Alex, was complex and brilliant, and I loved her partnerships with various characters in the story. It was really fun not knowing which characters to trust or whose side some of them were on, because there was so much secrecy within the societies. There was a lot happening plot-wise in this book, and the time jumps were a little confusing at first, but they made a lot more sense as it went on.
The only complaint I had was that the ending was kind of a lot happening one thing after the other. BUT I get that it helped to set up book two (which I’ll be starting ASAP).
cassirag96's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
axlaru's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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? No
5.0