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sealbrecht 's review for:
Gideon the Ninth
by Tamsyn Muir
dark
funny
tense
medium-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
I honestly have no words after that ending, there's only pain :(
I'm okay with that though! I like it when authors aren't afraid to raise the stakes and do something shocking, even if it didn't make for the most optimal ending where the reader's emotions are concerned. I really really enjoyed this read, and I adore Gideon and I adore Harrow and I can't wait to see where the next book takes their story. My only issue is that the writing style, while beautiful at times, is also really dense, so the info-dumping world-building sections were a bit of a chore to get through sometimes, especially since the world is so complexly crafted and takes a bit of work to understand.
I'm okay with that though! I like it when authors aren't afraid to raise the stakes and do something shocking, even if it didn't make for the most optimal ending where the reader's emotions are concerned. I really really enjoyed this read, and I adore Gideon and I adore Harrow and I can't wait to see where the next book takes their story. My only issue is that the writing style, while beautiful at times, is also really dense, so the info-dumping world-building sections were a bit of a chore to get through sometimes, especially since the world is so complexly crafted and takes a bit of work to understand.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence
Moderate: Cancer, Genocide, Suicide, Grief