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Death (46 reviewers), Violence (39 reviewers), Gore (39 reviewers), Blood (36 reviewers), Body horror (32 reviewers), Suicide (13 reviewers), Terminal illness (12 reviewers), Chronic illness (12 reviewers), Child death (11 reviewers), Cursing (11 reviewers), Murder (10 reviewers), Self harm (5 reviewers), Physical abuse (5 reviewers), Toxic relationship (4 reviewers), Cancer (4 reviewers), Child abuse (4 reviewers), Death of parent (4 reviewers), Emotional abuse (4 reviewers), Grief (2 reviewers), Medical content (2 reviewers), Slavery (2 reviewers), Medical trauma (1 reviewer), Torture (1 reviewer), Religious bigotry (1 reviewer), Bullying (1 reviewer), Cannibalism (1 reviewer), Suicide attempt (1 reviewer), Confinement (1 reviewer), Domestic abuse (1 reviewer), and Gun violence (1 reviewer)Moderate
Suicide (19 reviewers), Child death (13 reviewers), Gore (11 reviewers), Toxic relationship (9 reviewers), Terminal illness (9 reviewers), Violence (8 reviewers), Cancer (8 reviewers), Death (8 reviewers), Chronic illness (7 reviewers), Emotional abuse (7 reviewers), Grief (6 reviewers), Body horror (6 reviewers), Medical content (5 reviewers), Cursing (4 reviewers), Murder (4 reviewers), Blood (4 reviewers), Bullying (3 reviewers), Self harm (3 reviewers), Physical abuse (3 reviewers), Suicidal thoughts (3 reviewers), Slavery (3 reviewers), Death of parent (3 reviewers), Cannibalism (2 reviewers), Vomit (2 reviewers), Confinement (2 reviewers), Child abuse (2 reviewers), Genocide (2 reviewers), Medical trauma (1 reviewer), Religious bigotry (1 reviewer), Suicide attempt (1 reviewer), Stalking (1 reviewer), Mental illness (1 reviewer), and Xenophobia (1 reviewer)Minor
Child death (8 reviewers), Cancer (6 reviewers), Suicide (5 reviewers), Confinement (4 reviewers), Cannibalism (4 reviewers), Chronic illness (3 reviewers), Vomit (3 reviewers), Death of parent (3 reviewers), Self harm (2 reviewers), Suicidal thoughts (2 reviewers), Religious bigotry (2 reviewers), Bullying (1 reviewer), Child abuse (1 reviewer), Cursing (1 reviewer), Domestic abuse (1 reviewer), Gun violence (1 reviewer), Physical abuse (1 reviewer), Slavery (1 reviewer), Terminal illness (1 reviewer), Toxic relationship (1 reviewer), Violence (1 reviewer), and Grief (1 reviewer)Moods
dark 86%
adventurous 83%
funny 73%
mysterious 71%
tense 43%
emotional 32%
challenging 17%
sad 11%
lighthearted 6%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 0%
reflective 0%
relaxing 0%
adventurous 83%
funny 73%
mysterious 71%
tense 43%
emotional 32%
challenging 17%
sad 11%
lighthearted 6%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 0%
reflective 0%
relaxing 0%
Pace
medium 67%
fast 23%
slow 9%
fast 23%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 65% | Character: 21% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 0%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3% | N/A: 0%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4% | N/A: 0%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3% | N/A: 0%Average rating
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Gideon the Ninth is the most fun you'll ever have with a skeleton.
The Emperor needs necromancers.
The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman.
Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead bullshit.
Tamsyn Muir's Gideon the Ninth unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers. Her characters leap off the page, as skillfully animated as necromantic skeletons. The result is a heart-pounding epic science fantasy.
Brought up by unfriendly, ossifying nuns, ancient retainers, and countless skeletons, Gideon is ready to abandon a life of servitude and an afterlife as a reanimated corpse. She packs up her sword, her shoes, and her dirty magazines, and prepares to launch her daring escape. But her childhood nemesis won't set her free without a service.
Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House and bone witch extraordinaire, has been summoned into action. The Emperor has invited the heirs to each of his loyal Houses to a deadly trial of wits and skill. If Harrowhark succeeds she will become an immortal, all-powerful servant of the Resurrection, but no necromancer can ascend without their cavalier. Without Gideon's sword, Harrow will fail, and the Ninth House will die.
Of course, some things are better left dead.
The Emperor needs necromancers.
The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman.
Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead bullshit.
Tamsyn Muir's Gideon the Ninth unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers. Her characters leap off the page, as skillfully animated as necromantic skeletons. The result is a heart-pounding epic science fantasy.
Brought up by unfriendly, ossifying nuns, ancient retainers, and countless skeletons, Gideon is ready to abandon a life of servitude and an afterlife as a reanimated corpse. She packs up her sword, her shoes, and her dirty magazines, and prepares to launch her daring escape. But her childhood nemesis won't set her free without a service.
Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House and bone witch extraordinaire, has been summoned into action. The Emperor has invited the heirs to each of his loyal Houses to a deadly trial of wits and skill. If Harrowhark succeeds she will become an immortal, all-powerful servant of the Resurrection, but no necromancer can ascend without their cavalier. Without Gideon's sword, Harrow will fail, and the Ninth House will die.
Of course, some things are better left dead.
Buy Gideon the Ninth
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Gideon the Ninth is the most fun you'll ever have with a skeleton.
The Emperor needs necromancers.
The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman.
Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead bullshit.
Tamsyn Muir's Gideon the Ninth unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers. Her characters leap off the page, as skillfully animated as necromantic skeletons. The result is a heart-pounding epic science fantasy.
Brought up by unfriendly, ossifying nuns, ancient retainers, and countless skeletons, Gideon is ready to abandon a life of servitude and an afterlife as a reanimated corpse. She packs up her sword, her shoes, and her dirty magazines, and prepares to launch her daring escape. But her childhood nemesis won't set her free without a service.
Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House and bone witch extraordinaire, has been summoned into action. The Emperor has invited the heirs to each of his loyal Houses to a deadly trial of wits and skill. If Harrowhark succeeds she will become an immortal, all-powerful servant of the Resurrection, but no necromancer can ascend without their cavalier. Without Gideon's sword, Harrow will fail, and the Ninth House will die.
Of course, some things are better left dead.
The Emperor needs necromancers.
The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman.
Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead bullshit.
Tamsyn Muir's Gideon the Ninth unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers. Her characters leap off the page, as skillfully animated as necromantic skeletons. The result is a heart-pounding epic science fantasy.
Brought up by unfriendly, ossifying nuns, ancient retainers, and countless skeletons, Gideon is ready to abandon a life of servitude and an afterlife as a reanimated corpse. She packs up her sword, her shoes, and her dirty magazines, and prepares to launch her daring escape. But her childhood nemesis won't set her free without a service.
Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House and bone witch extraordinaire, has been summoned into action. The Emperor has invited the heirs to each of his loyal Houses to a deadly trial of wits and skill. If Harrowhark succeeds she will become an immortal, all-powerful servant of the Resurrection, but no necromancer can ascend without their cavalier. Without Gideon's sword, Harrow will fail, and the Ninth House will die.
Of course, some things are better left dead.
What the community thinks
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Death (46 reviewers), Violence (39 reviewers), Gore (39 reviewers), Blood (36 reviewers), Body horror (32 reviewers), Suicide (13 reviewers), Terminal illness (12 reviewers), Chronic illness (12 reviewers), Child death (11 reviewers), Cursing (11 reviewers), Murder (10 reviewers), Self harm (5 reviewers), Physical abuse (5 reviewers), Toxic relationship (4 reviewers), Cancer (4 reviewers), Child abuse (4 reviewers), Death of parent (4 reviewers), Emotional abuse (4 reviewers), Grief (2 reviewers), Medical content (2 reviewers), Slavery (2 reviewers), Medical trauma (1 reviewer), Torture (1 reviewer), Religious bigotry (1 reviewer), Bullying (1 reviewer), Cannibalism (1 reviewer), Suicide attempt (1 reviewer), Confinement (1 reviewer), Domestic abuse (1 reviewer), and Gun violence (1 reviewer)Moderate
Suicide (19 reviewers), Child death (13 reviewers), Gore (11 reviewers), Toxic relationship (9 reviewers), Terminal illness (9 reviewers), Violence (8 reviewers), Cancer (8 reviewers), Death (8 reviewers), Chronic illness (7 reviewers), Emotional abuse (7 reviewers), Grief (6 reviewers), Body horror (6 reviewers), Medical content (5 reviewers), Cursing (4 reviewers), Murder (4 reviewers), Blood (4 reviewers), Bullying (3 reviewers), Self harm (3 reviewers), Physical abuse (3 reviewers), Suicidal thoughts (3 reviewers), Slavery (3 reviewers), Death of parent (3 reviewers), Cannibalism (2 reviewers), Vomit (2 reviewers), Confinement (2 reviewers), Child abuse (2 reviewers), Genocide (2 reviewers), Medical trauma (1 reviewer), Religious bigotry (1 reviewer), Suicide attempt (1 reviewer), Stalking (1 reviewer), Mental illness (1 reviewer), and Xenophobia (1 reviewer)Minor
Child death (8 reviewers), Cancer (6 reviewers), Suicide (5 reviewers), Confinement (4 reviewers), Cannibalism (4 reviewers), Chronic illness (3 reviewers), Vomit (3 reviewers), Death of parent (3 reviewers), Self harm (2 reviewers), Suicidal thoughts (2 reviewers), Religious bigotry (2 reviewers), Bullying (1 reviewer), Child abuse (1 reviewer), Cursing (1 reviewer), Domestic abuse (1 reviewer), Gun violence (1 reviewer), Physical abuse (1 reviewer), Slavery (1 reviewer), Terminal illness (1 reviewer), Toxic relationship (1 reviewer), Violence (1 reviewer), and Grief (1 reviewer)Moods
dark 86%
adventurous 83%
funny 73%
mysterious 71%
tense 43%
emotional 32%
challenging 17%
sad 11%
lighthearted 6%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 0%
reflective 0%
relaxing 0%
adventurous 83%
funny 73%
mysterious 71%
tense 43%
emotional 32%
challenging 17%
sad 11%
lighthearted 6%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 0%
reflective 0%
relaxing 0%
Pace
medium 67%
fast 23%
slow 9%
fast 23%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 65% | Character: 21% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 0%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3% | N/A: 0%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4% | N/A: 0%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3% | N/A: 0%Average rating