A review by libraryalissa
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I am obsessed. Reading this was the closest I’ve come to the feeling I had when reading my favorite ever fantasy series, The Fifth Season, several years ago. Both are full of complex worlds, grounded and true to life characters, wit, and grit. Most of all both require complete trust of the author, that even though nothing makes sense for a while, they will take you where you need to go. I cannot wait to dive into the second book and return to this world and these people. Bound to be a new favorite.