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Gideon the Ninth
by Tamsyn Muir
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Gideon the ninth had a slow start, I honestly wasn’t invested until page 100. However, once the plot picked up, and I started to learn everyone’s names I was hooked. I liked how the characters queerness in the book was the least interesting thing about each character. Of course, I would have loved a more detail romance, but I am happy with what we got! Well done, I will definitely pick up the other books in the series in the near future. I minused .25 stars for the slow start & for the cringe curse words usage, even if though it was totally on brand for Gideon Nav.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit