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“Trick or treat yourself to this deliciously gruesome and wickedly funny locked-house mystery! Journey to a haunted gothic manor in space with Gideon Nav, a foul-mouthed and dirty magazine-loving orphan of the Ninth House, pressed into service as the cavalier primary to her worst enemy, the heiress to the Ninth House, the necromantic lady Harrowhark Nonagesimus. Blood, guts, secret keys, necromancers, lesbians, and a whole lot of heart await! ”
— Megan • Underground Books
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“Moira Quirk is a genius. The voices she's chosen for all these characters and the absolute performance she puts into every line is remarkable. If there's ever an adaptation of these books and Lanthe doesn't speak as she does in these audiobooks, I will not be able to recognize her. An incredible narrator reading an incredible series. Give it a go! ”
— Gina • BookPeople
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“Utterly brilliant, this book. Gideon the Ninth is like nothing I've ever read before; I ate it up bite after baffling bite in a state of bated breath, bewilderment, and giddy, exhilarated joy. Never mind that it confused the hell out of me the entire time; this novel is so effing fun. Dive right in if you want vibrant characters, a wild dance of a plot, beyond witty dialogue, and striking, memorable prose.”
— Ellie • Page 1 Books
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“This is everything I wanted in a book and more. Gideon is likable but flawed, Harrow is horrible and unforgettable, and the prose occasionally turns hauntingly beautiful. The narration helps make a complex world become real and the characters friends you may or may not want to invite over to dinner. It depends on whether your folks are there.”
— Jenny • Page 158 Books
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“Fantasy, horror, murder mystery with lesbian necromancers in space! 10/10 butch & femme representation without the whole story revolving around romance. So creepy & queer & good! ”
— White Rabbit Books & Gifts • White Rabbit Books & Gifts
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“The first in an absolutely electric series brimming with witty humor, swashbuckling adventure, and gothic mysteries. Gideon is quick with a sword and a biting remark, but navigating the complex world of necromantic trials is another story. Prepare yourself for intricate worldbuilding, devotion both toxic and sacred, secrets locked in tombs, and so, so many skeletons. If you love it, youโre in for a treat, because the rest of the series just keeps getting crazier. Be hunted. Be haunted. And be ready.”
— Maggie • Quail Ridge Books
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“Gideon the Ninth is an epic science fantasy that if delivered into the hands of enough people will set the world on fire as it hasnโt been since The Hunger Games. Brilliance doesnโt come close to explaining Tamsyn Muirโs narrative where no single word is wasted or her engineering of a world with characters that end up belonging to you wholeheartedly even long after the last page. With fierce independence and hysterical wit, and laced with moments of pure heartbreaking tenderness and loyalty, Gideon and Harrowโs relationship simultaneously digs under your skin and tugs at your heartstrings. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.”
— Nichole Cousins • Still North Books & Bar
Summary
The Emperor needs necromancers. The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman. Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead nonsense. Tamsyn Muir's Gideon the Ninth unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers. Her characters leap off the page, as skillfully animated as arcane revenants. The result is a heart-pounding epic science fantasy. Brought 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. She packs up her sword, her shoes, and her dirty magazines, and prepares to launch her daring escape. But her childhood nemesis won't set her free without a service. Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House and bone witch extraordinaire, has been summoned into action. The Emperor has invited the heirs to each of his loyal Houses to a deadly trial of wits and skill. If Harrowhark succeeds she will be become an immortal, all-powerful servant of the Resurrection, but no necromancer can ascend without their cavalier. Without Gideon's sword, Harrow will fail, and the Ninth House will die. Of course, some things are better left dead.
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Audiobook details
Author:
Tamsyn Muir
Narrator:
Moira Quirk
ISBN:
9781980004905
Length:
16 hours 49 minutes
Language:
English
Publisher:
Recorded Books, Inc.
Publication date:
September 10, 2019
Edition:
Unabridged
Libro.fm rank:
#80 Overall
Genre rank:
#2 in Science Fiction