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A review by maffa303
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
3.0
3.5-3.8 stars
I think 3 stars is a tad harsh, I genuinely really enjoyed this book. But when I look at books that I've recently given 4 stars, it isn't quite on their level, for me personally.
I liked the characters and their development. Really enjoyed the plot and twists. I haven't read many fantasy books set on Earth but thought the way that the magic was woven into the university was really interesting and intriguing. I understand why some people might find it slow but I thought the lace was good and steadily increased throughout. I also like the jumping back and forth between past and present, think I helps us understand the characters, their actions and the world. It is a solid book and I look forward to reading the sequel.
For me, I just didn't find myself struggling to put it down each time I picked it up and I wasn't as heavily invested in or attached to the characters in the same way as those from books I've read recently. Again, a solid read, that I genuinely enjoyed and I am excited for the sequel. 3 stars is harsh, definitely a 3.8 for me, close to 4 but not quite when compared to other books that I have rated as 4.
Would still recommend. Especially if people want to dip their toe into dark writing. Not on the level of grimdark of Joe Abercrombie or Mark Lawrence, but has a few dark moments in it to see if it's something you like in your books. Not sure it deserves the trigger warnings I've seen, it wasn't particularly dark or graphic.
I think 3 stars is a tad harsh, I genuinely really enjoyed this book. But when I look at books that I've recently given 4 stars, it isn't quite on their level, for me personally.
I liked the characters and their development. Really enjoyed the plot and twists. I haven't read many fantasy books set on Earth but thought the way that the magic was woven into the university was really interesting and intriguing. I understand why some people might find it slow but I thought the lace was good and steadily increased throughout. I also like the jumping back and forth between past and present, think I helps us understand the characters, their actions and the world. It is a solid book and I look forward to reading the sequel.
For me, I just didn't find myself struggling to put it down each time I picked it up and I wasn't as heavily invested in or attached to the characters in the same way as those from books I've read recently. Again, a solid read, that I genuinely enjoyed and I am excited for the sequel. 3 stars is harsh, definitely a 3.8 for me, close to 4 but not quite when compared to other books that I have rated as 4.
Would still recommend. Especially if people want to dip their toe into dark writing. Not on the level of grimdark of Joe Abercrombie or Mark Lawrence, but has a few dark moments in it to see if it's something you like in your books. Not sure it deserves the trigger warnings I've seen, it wasn't particularly dark or graphic.