A review by ehmannky
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

dark emotional funny sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is the most delightfully bonkers fantasy/science-fiction I've ever read. It's just so weird and I appreciate it so, so much. Gideon Nav is a delightful as a protagonist, with all of her jock-forced-to-be-a-goth energy and her weird crush on Harrowhark, her kind of sworn enemy but also best friend whom she is also the sworn protector of. This book is so funny and complex and gross and unapologetic about it all. Also the ending is profoundly sad and wonderful. 
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On my second readthrough I am truly just amazed. I had forgotten just how funny this book is, and how heartbreakingly in love Harrow and Gideon are. fantastic.
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