A review by mimikrow
Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

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

4.5

I really enjoyed this much more than the first book, the mystery was done much bettet and while some aspects were a little predictable overall I felt it was handled well though I’m not sure I would have the same fun rereading it. 
I loved how previous characters were brought back, I always think it’s a shame to set up interesting people and have them rendered irrelevant by the plot and it worked well for the story. 
The main complaint would be the ending which I honestly felt was ruined by Gideon coming back (which is sad because i honestly do love her). But the constant (pretty unfunny) sex jokes and random (again unfunny) comments during what are supposed to be serious and impactful moments just annoyed me. I wanted to really be immersed in what was going on but instead it had me rolling my eyes and waiting for it to end. Which just generally is a shame since I loved the rest of the book in particular the relationship between Harrow and John/God. 
I’ll almost definitely read Nona since my two favourite characters are in it (I love you Pal and Cam <33). 

‘ “But you’re God” And God said, “And I am not enough” ‘ :(

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