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A review by kaitie_reads
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
This was such an interesting read!
I'm going, to be honest, I struggled to get into this one. I also struggled a bit with the pacing once I did get into it.
However, it was a really good read. How can you go wrong with a dark academia paranormal fantasy murder mystery with an unlikely heroine and secret occult societies?
This one didn't go where I expected it to, and it was unpredictable, but I love how the subtle hints were there all along. I'm looking forward to continuing with Alex Stern in Hell Bent.
Speaking of Alex Stern, I love her. She's rough around the edges, fiercely loyal and stubborn in the best way. Some of the witty comebacks from her were top-notch. I also love her determination.... couldn't be me, lol.
Overall, this story went to very unexpected places and had me on the edge of my seat. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants a good fantasy thriller that blurs the lines of convention... while still feeling oddly realistic.
I'm going, to be honest, I struggled to get into this one. I also struggled a bit with the pacing once I did get into it.
However, it was a really good read. How can you go wrong with a dark academia paranormal fantasy murder mystery with an unlikely heroine and secret occult societies?
This one didn't go where I expected it to, and it was unpredictable, but I love how the subtle hints were there all along. I'm looking forward to continuing with Alex Stern in Hell Bent.
Speaking of Alex Stern, I love her. She's rough around the edges, fiercely loyal and stubborn in the best way. Some of the witty comebacks from her were top-notch. I also love her determination.... couldn't be me, lol.
Overall, this story went to very unexpected places and had me on the edge of my seat. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants a good fantasy thriller that blurs the lines of convention... while still feeling oddly realistic.