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A review by lizgriffinwords
Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
dark
funny
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
What. The. Hect.
Pro tip - have the hard copies of Gideon and Harrow within reach, because I referenced the Dramatis Persona lists almost every chapter.
Prepare to be confused. Accept it. Revel in it. The delightful absurdity and skill of the author’s VOICE is worth it. To have such elevated language and style while the content is gritty space opera… there’s truly nothing like this series.
Plot? We don’t know her, nor do we care. The found family vibes and unlikely yet likable characters are worth it.
TW: violence, body horror/gore, death (most of the time they’re fine), strong language
Pro tip - have the hard copies of Gideon and Harrow within reach, because I referenced the Dramatis Persona lists almost every chapter.
Prepare to be confused. Accept it. Revel in it. The delightful absurdity and skill of the author’s VOICE is worth it. To have such elevated language and style while the content is gritty space opera… there’s truly nothing like this series.
Plot? We don’t know her, nor do we care. The found family vibes and unlikely yet likable characters are worth it.
TW: violence, body horror/gore, death (most of the time they’re fine), strong language
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Violence, and War
Moderate: Cursing, Death, and Gun violence