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Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

1086 reviews

selkiedd's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

gmbrooks02's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• 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? Yes

4.25

They are not lying when they say you just have to push through the first 6 chapters to get to the good the part. 
This was my third attempt reading ninth house, and gosh am i glad i finally made it through. This book is a captivating mix of dark academia, secret societies, and a thrilling murder investigation. Alex and Darlington are obnoxious in their own ways, and in a way that’s what makes them so charming. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror and Murder

Moderate: Drug use and Rape

bluepazookie's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Audiobook was 10/10 and closed with an interview with the author! Very dark, mysterious, engaging story that kept me hooked throughout! Spooky magic, ghosts, and secret societies at Yale. 👻 

There were a few graphic scenes that I would’ve avoided or sped through faster if I’d known (check triggers). 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual assault, Excrement, and Murder

jamsbookshelf's review against another edition

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Murder

babsliquer's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Rape, and Violence

Moderate: Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Vomit

juliana2's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

saebrown's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Drug use, Rape, Toxic relationship, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, and Murder

Moderate: Addiction, Domestic abuse, and Classism

aimeemg155's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Death, Drug use, Gore, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Medical content, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

saaraah's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Drug use, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Classism

Minor: Terminal illness, Medical content, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

lydsgrace99's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Classism

Moderate: Excrement and Alcohol