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A review by rorikae
Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
What to say about 'Harrow the Ninth' by Tamsyn Muir. It's a fascinating second novel in 'The Locked Tomb' trilogy. It's masterfully crafted but in a way that makes it a little challenging until all of the pieces click into place. It demonstrates Muir's prowess with structure and giving hints at what is happening in the world. All of the above and more.
There's not much to say about the plot of 'Harrow the Ninth' without going into spoilers for 'Gideon the Ninth.' What can be said is that it follows both familiar faces from the first book while also expanding on the world and introducing new characters.
This is a gruesome story in many ways, both from the violence that this story has been filled with from the beginning to understanding the choices that our characters have made. We get to learn more about the world that Muir has created while also questioning the characters we thought we knew. It is is so expertly well done and left me with a number of questions but the confidence that Muir will lead us toward some of these answers in 'Alecto the Ninth.' As it was to wait for this installment, it is hard to wait for the next. If you are interested in a fascinating blend of science fiction and fantasy with complicated characters and a world that is every expanding and unravelling, then you should most definitely pick up 'The Locked Tomb' trilogy.
There's not much to say about the plot of 'Harrow the Ninth' without going into spoilers for 'Gideon the Ninth.' What can be said is that it follows both familiar faces from the first book while also expanding on the world and introducing new characters.
This is a gruesome story in many ways, both from the violence that this story has been filled with from the beginning to understanding the choices that our characters have made. We get to learn more about the world that Muir has created while also questioning the characters we thought we knew. It is is so expertly well done and left me with a number of questions but the confidence that Muir will lead us toward some of these answers in 'Alecto the Ninth.' As it was to wait for this installment, it is hard to wait for the next. If you are interested in a fascinating blend of science fiction and fantasy with complicated characters and a world that is every expanding and unravelling, then you should most definitely pick up 'The Locked Tomb' trilogy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, and Murder