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mary_binzley's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this a lot more than I thought I would (based on the boring beginning)
vlyman's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- 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? Yes
4.25
roseyembers's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
gdigiuseppe's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.0
lorif61's review against another edition
DNF - page 226
If asked to summarize this book, I'd come up blank. I didn't enjoy the narrative, so that may be why I have no idea what the point of the story is.
If asked to summarize this book, I'd come up blank. I didn't enjoy the narrative, so that may be why I have no idea what the point of the story is.
whatnataliereadss's review against another edition
5.0
Well, this was my first Leigh Bardugo & it absolutely slapped.
Dark academia, secret societies, ghosts & magic? SOLD. The writing was incredible, very clever storytelling & the whole concept was so interesting.
BRB, just off to devour Hell Bent & everything she’s ever written. xoxo
Dark academia, secret societies, ghosts & magic? SOLD. The writing was incredible, very clever storytelling & the whole concept was so interesting.
BRB, just off to devour Hell Bent & everything she’s ever written. xoxo
bisexuality's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
i keep seeing reviews talking about how they liked the second half of this book better than the first and i have to respectfully DISAGREE (not that i didn't like the second half of course) bc the first few chapters of this had me HOOKED. i love sitting somewhere between a vague understanding of what magic exists/is possible in this world and having the curtains fully pulled back to reveal demons and fairies etc. so the slow wade in the beginning was my personal sweet spot and i could've existed there forever. opening with a bloody prognostication for stock info? horny society parties that fuck with your mind? idk that was IT for me. this story was the perfect kickoff for fall and so much FUNNIER than i expected. leigh does a really good job with dialogue that is hilarious and feels natural. i do see where people are coming from when they say some things just felt too convenient in the story, but i was having so much fun it barely made a difference for me
pani_yevheniia's review against another edition
4.0
Спочатку було дуже важко втягнутися. Лі Бардуґо майстерно нашарувала деталь за деталлю, так, що іноді це здавалося зайвим. Але перетнувши половину книги я почала читати «ну, ще одну главу». Хоча при цьому, моя рука жодного разу не тягнулася до книги- мені треба було прийняти свідоме рішення про те, що «я зараз читатиму Девʼятий Дім». Тому моя оцінка - 4
У мене є ще що сказати, але це будуть зовсім не припустимі спойлери, тому промовчу. Вдалий початок читального року!
У мене є ще що сказати, але це будуть зовсім не припустимі спойлери, тому промовчу. Вдалий початок читального року!
nataliestorozhenko's review against another edition
4.0
One more book that I enjoyed solely because the main female character is displayed as morally grey, unhinged, and the complete opposite of perfection.
Although it is a fantasy with a pretty fascinating and unpredictable magic system, the familiar dark academia feel was a nice touch combined with its usual critique of modern societies, classism, capitalism, and obsession with possessing divine knowledge. Was it interesting to read about young people dealing drugs though? Not so much for me.
I don’t give this book five stars because although I enjoyed reading about characters with traumatic pasts, I know how Alex is who she is because of it. But I think there was too much monologue and too many references to Hellie, Len, and their drug-induced past. I would instead enjoy more dialogue or anything about Darlington or even the houses of the Veil. I feel like this whole system is intriguing, and I wish to know more details about the workings of each house because I feel like the book swept over them too fast. But maybe in the next books?
Okay, honestly speaking, I enjoyed this book primarily because of Darlington. Anything featuring his dialogue or his thoughts just didn’t let me go. That part where he kneeled before Alex… oh my Lord, it made me feel things…
It was a huge mistake to finish this book before obtaining the next one because I can’t wait to see the gentleman demon in action. And of course, Leigh Bardugo is an absolute master, and it was interesting to see her craft taking a slightly different direction. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series.
Although it is a fantasy with a pretty fascinating and unpredictable magic system, the familiar dark academia feel was a nice touch combined with its usual critique of modern societies, classism, capitalism, and obsession with possessing divine knowledge. Was it interesting to read about young people dealing drugs though? Not so much for me.
I don’t give this book five stars because although I enjoyed reading about characters with traumatic pasts, I know how Alex is who she is because of it. But I think there was too much monologue and too many references to Hellie, Len, and their drug-induced past. I would instead enjoy more dialogue or anything about Darlington or even the houses of the Veil. I feel like this whole system is intriguing, and I wish to know more details about the workings of each house because I feel like the book swept over them too fast. But maybe in the next books?
Okay, honestly speaking, I enjoyed this book primarily because of Darlington. Anything featuring his dialogue or his thoughts just didn’t let me go. That part where he kneeled before Alex… oh my Lord, it made me feel things…
It was a huge mistake to finish this book before obtaining the next one because I can’t wait to see the gentleman demon in action. And of course, Leigh Bardugo is an absolute master, and it was interesting to see her craft taking a slightly different direction. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series.