Gideon the Ninth (Locked Tomb)
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4.6 • 194 Ratings
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- $4.99
Publisher Description
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.
Customer Reviews
World-building Perfection
The story can get a little slow sometimes, but the performance makes up for it. I listened to the entire series and enjoyed every second.
my favorite book ever
so well written and so exciting💕🤩
Fantastic
Decided to try this series on a whim. The first, Gideon the Ninth, is a good read. The world is richly described in great detail as are its characters, and the story a perfect mix of a mysterious plot only to be interrupted by action that left me eager for more.
Moria Quirk’s narration is fantastic, and is her voices.