![]() ![]() Nevertheless, it was mastery of the word, fantastic worldbuilding, intriguing plot, and characters to kill and die for. ![]() It’s medium length but the language and the writing style make it go slower at times - which isn’t always a minus but I have an attention span of a goldfish, so forgive me. Gideon the Ninth took me a while to get into - in fact, I was supposed to read it eons ago back when it was still an eARC on my Kindle but I’ve been putting it off and off for various reasons. Of course, some things are better left dead. Without Gideon’s sword, Harrow will fail, and the Ninth House will die. If Harrowhark succeeds she will become an immortal, all-powerful servant of the Resurrection, but no necromancer can ascend without their cavalier. The Emperor has invited the heirs to each of his loyal Houses to a deadly trial of wits and skill. Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House and bone witch extraordinaire, has been summoned into action. ![]() ![]() But her childhood nemesis won’t set her free without a service. She packs up her sword, her shoes, and her dirty magazines, and prepares to launch her daring escape. Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead bullshit.īrought up by unfriendly, ossifying nuns, ancient retainers, and countless skeletons, Gideon is ready to abandon a life of servitude and an afterlife as a reanimated corpse. The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman. ![]()
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