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A review by heather_harrison
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
A delicious combination of occult magic, dark academia, foreboding, and social commentary.
Alex (Galaxy) is yet another example of Bardugo’s crafted flawed protagonist; a former high school drop out drug addict who is provided a chance to join Lethe, secret society at Yale. Their purpose is the monitor the other magical secret societies but when a girl turns up dead, Alex is convinced something is off.
It is unapologetically dark and graphic at times. A blend of horror & dark adult fantasy.
The time line was a bit confusing when listening via audiobook but I otherwise really enjoyed this and cannot wait for the sequel Hell Bent 😈
Alex (Galaxy) is yet another example of Bardugo’s crafted flawed protagonist; a former high school drop out drug addict who is provided a chance to join Lethe, secret society at Yale. Their purpose is the monitor the other magical secret societies but when a girl turns up dead, Alex is convinced something is off.
It is unapologetically dark and graphic at times. A blend of horror & dark adult fantasy.
The time line was a bit confusing when listening via audiobook but I otherwise really enjoyed this and cannot wait for the sequel Hell Bent 😈
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Cursing, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual violence, Drug abuse, Drug use, Violence, Blood, Addiction, Sexual harassment, Torture, Death, and Sexual assault