Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

476 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy thriller adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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The mesmerizing adult debut from Leigh Bardugo, a tale of power, privilege, dark magic, and murder set among the Ivy League elite. Galaxy “Alex” Stern is the most unlikely member of Yale’s freshman class. Raised in the Los Angeles hinterlands b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 69,170 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 89%
adventurous 58%
tense 56%
emotional 25%
challenging 19%
sad 11%
funny 9%
reflective 4%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 18%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 26% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.07

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