A review by kristindawn1191
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I desperately wish I loved this more, because I LOVE secret society bullshit -- LOVE IT -- and Ninth House had so much potential but alas... Ninth House was enjoyable enough but it had a few issues that I couldn't look past. The character development was lacking, with the MC being reduced to a series of racial stereotypes and childhood traumas without much agency. Most other characters were devoid of any real personality and served mainly as plot devices. The most entertaining character was The Bridegroom; I'd read a whole series about his antics in the afterlife!
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