A review by ha1yan
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Gideon the Ninth is earth-shaking, genre-bending, universe-breaking, and House-destroying. This book is the start of a book series for the ages. Tamsyn Muir's world is at the intersection of sci-fi, fantasy, and visceral horror to build a uniquely brutal and rich story. The characters steal the show! Gideon is one of the most compelling protagonists I've ever read. It opened my eyes to see a lesbian character be physically strong, loud, and unapologetic about her interest in women. Every day is GLH (Gideon Loving Hours)
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