A review by xx_selenite
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

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

3.75

I didn't love this book as much as I thought I would but I believe I am partly to blame for I had NO IDEA that there was magic in the book. I thought it was a down-to-Earth, whodunit dark academia book, fully my fault.
I overall had a nice time reading the book, although switching between autumn and winter sort of confused me from time to time. I especially liked Darlington and Dawes's characters, while I struggled being attached to Alex.
Most of the plot twists landed well, I was invested in the story. I'd say it simply went downhill from the last plot twist to the ending of the book which I am really not a fan of. That being said, I am going to read the sequel (as I said, I love Darlington and Dawes.)
If I had to summarise this book, I'd say it's a slight deception, but still an enjoyable book to read.