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A review by bethanycrowepowell
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A tightly written, absorbing fantasy with a troubling core. Kind of like Bardugo's Yale.
It was executed really well, but it felt like so many of the plot points hinged on women being assaulted only for that to not connect to the conclusion in a significant way. It was a beautifully executed new world from an obviously talented author but I cannot recommend it easily to anyone because it felt so vicious and hopeless in that way.
It was executed really well, but it felt like so many of the plot points hinged on women being assaulted only for that to not connect to the conclusion in a significant way. It was a beautifully executed new world from an obviously talented author but I cannot recommend it easily to anyone because it felt so vicious and hopeless in that way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Bullying, Classism, Drug use, and Alcohol