Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

Gideon the Ninth

The Locked Tomb #1

Tamsyn Muir

464 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ science fiction adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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Description

The Emperor needs necromancers.The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman.Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead nonsense.Gideon the Ninth unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necroman...

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Community Reviews Summary of 38,082 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
adventurous 81%
mysterious 76%
funny 66%
tense 46%
emotional 36%
challenging 22%
sad 15%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 18%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Plot: 20% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.29

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