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A review by bubblyfemme
Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I think I liked this book more than the first.
This book had so much more world building, which really cleared up a lot of the confusing aspects of the first book. Also I learnt a lot more about Harrow, which was something I craved after finishing the first book.
I think the writing style could be a deal breaker for some people, as the author chose to write in mostly second person. This threw me a bit when I started the book, but as things are revealed the decision makes a lot of sense, and I think it was a great choice.
This is one of those books I will have to re-read, as there are so many minor details that will be much more meaningful upon a second read.
Plus I’m a sucker for an unreliable narrator and morally grey characters, so I know I’ll be reaching for this book at every opportunity.
This book had so much more world building, which really cleared up a lot of the confusing aspects of the first book. Also I learnt a lot more about Harrow, which was something I craved after finishing the first book.
I think the writing style could be a deal breaker for some people, as the author chose to write in mostly second person. This threw me a bit when I started the book, but as things are revealed the decision makes a lot of sense, and I think it was a great choice.
This is one of those books I will have to re-read, as there are so many minor details that will be much more meaningful upon a second read.
Plus I’m a sucker for an unreliable narrator and morally grey characters, so I know I’ll be reaching for this book at every opportunity.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, and Mental illness
Minor: Child death, Sexual content, and Vomit