A review by bookaneer808
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I read this when it was first published last year, and given that book 2 Hell Bent is due out shortly, it was time to remind myself of book 1, this time in audiobook format. 
Both times/formats I found the first half a bit of a slog; I know the worldbuilding needs to happen but it still feels a bit turgid. BUT from that point on, events gallop forward with breakneck speed and kept me completely gripped.
Dark academia / dark magic / death and vengeful ghosts...perfect autumnal read.
Brilliantly performed by Lauren Fortgang with parts by Michael David Axtell.
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