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    Gideon the Ninth
    Gideon the Ninth
    Gideon the Ninth
    Audiobook16 hours

    Gideon the Ninth

    Written by Tamsyn Muir

    Narrated by Moira Quirk

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    About this audiobook

    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.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateSep 10, 2019
    ISBN9781980004905
    Gideon the Ninth

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    • 5/5
      Excellent narration. I loved this book, the characterization and the unique setting. I've never seen a story before that so perfectly portrayed an aesthetic.

      3 people found this helpful

    • 4/5
      This book is described as lesbian necromancers in space. But it's actually more like joke-cracking, mostly lesbian swordswoman and bone sorcerer frenemies are guests at an isolated house and figure out a mystery with fighting.

      3 people found this helpful

    • 5/5
      The mystery of compelling, Gideon is an badass who is also a bit of an ass as really she was so much fun to read. The world was super interesting and now it's left me with all of the feels and impatiently waiting for the next book. Read or listen, this book is absolutely worth your time. I'd give it 10 stars if I could.

      3 people found this helpful

    • 2/5
      Cool concept, but kinda boring. The narrator is good, but didn’t fit the story itself. Wouldn’t recommend this one

      2 people found this helpful

    • 5/5
      I didn’t think I’d like this book just because it involved the topic of necromancy. As it turns out this book was hilarious. Really enjoyed it.

      2 people found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Tamsyn Muir crafted such an original and fresh story. Gideon the Ninth is an amazing mix of Sci-fi and Fantasy with mystery and horror thrown into the mix making for an intriguing plot. I absolutely love the relationship between Gideon and Harrow. Gideon’s humor also landed very well for me personally, such great execution at dark humor. I feel like act 4 went full throttle and made this a 5 star book, now I’m left waiting for the sequel. Instagram: @JoeySegura

      2 people found this helpful

    • 5/5
      This book is amazingly funny and original!!! Also five stars for the Narrator. I believe she enhanced the experience of the book! Loved it so much I’m going to buy a physical copy. Can’t wait for Harrow the Ninth.

      2 people found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Clever and incredibly well written! Had me laughing out loud

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Words cannot describe the rollercoaster of emotions this put me through. Amazing

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      I have been meaning to read this book for a long time, and I am so glad I had the opportunity to listen to it.
      I enjoyed the storyline and I really enjoyed the manner in which it was told.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      fascinating premise, a mix of fantasy (mostly) with SF (just barely)... unusual characters with unusual abilities vying for power beyond their comprehension... and then, excrement meets the rapidly-rotating blades :)

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      I really liked the book! It was enjoyable and lots of unexpected turns. One downside was that I had to sort of keep referencing a site for who all the characters were. But once I did that i really started to enjoy it more

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      First off, I cannot imagine this book without the expert narration and hope that “Harrow the Ninth” receives the same treatment. This sci-fi-fantasy Agatha Christie with an edge story is totally worthy of its Hugo nomination. The characters, the atmosphere, the action, the drama, the fun all lead into a “page turning” final quarter that left me with more questions than answers and a great appreciation that the tale is not yet complete

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      For readers of Dune who said “not sapphic enough.” Necromancer nobles duke it out in space for the prize of ultimate power and the glory of the god-emperor. Snappy dialogue and rich characters. Too cool to be believed and fresh to death. A true five-stars.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Describe this book in three words: skeletons, space, lesbians.
      Honestly, I don't have words for this book. Very British humor, a funky main character, and necromancy in space? It shouldn't work but it DOES.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      I had seen so much love for this book I decided to give it a try. I loved Gideon Nav, she hates where she lives and longs to join the cohort off planet. Harrowhawk is heir to the Ninth house and is childhood frenemy to Gideon. Harrow nips Gideons plans in the bud and offers her the deal that she can leave and go to the army after she becomes Harrow’s cavalier for a trip to the First House so Harrow can become a Lyctor for the Emperor. Most of the plot has them searching the remains of the First House to solve the mystery before the other heirs of the other Houses. The first and middle do drag but the constant snipping between Gideon and Harrow is entertaining. The mystery of Gideon’s beginnings is never solved but lots of background on Harrow is revealed near the end of the book. The ending definitely leaves a fan of the book chomping at the bit for the next one. I listened to this on audio and the narrator was great and I think made it all the more enjoyable.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      it's really really really really good. posting this after my fifth or sixth reread

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      I have listened to this three times through since discovering it last fall, because apparently death magic is the thing I love. It has been just as enjoyable each time and is boundlessly revealing.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 3/5
      One of the most toxic relationships I’ve ever seen. The world was super cool but the book was DENSE and very confusing. Also seeing as there wasn’t really a romance you can’t really call it a lesbian book

      1 person found this helpful

    • 3/5
      The story was ok, I expected more of it (2-stars by Goodreads standards).
      The narrator, Moira Quirk, really made the story come to life, just wonderful (5-stars by Goodreads standards).

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Compelling story told very well. Sometimes a little hard to follow in audio form with so many names but a great ride none the less.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      This is an amazing story!! The one of the best read audiobooks I've heard. The writing could use some polish; there are way too many adverbs. They used 'smilingly' ... Really!! But sill an amazing accomplishment.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      I really enjoyed this despite its moral ambiguity and sad ending. I thought Gideon was funny and loved the pretentious dialogue and descriptions.

      My one complaint was that every character has a first name, a last name, and at least a few titles, all of which were used interchangeably. Multiply that by 20 characters and it is super confusing to keep track of. I basically needed the character list at the beginning of the book in front of me the whole time.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Really incredible book with fun and youthful writing style. Definitely recommended.
    • 5/5
      I loved the whole enemies to lovers trope, but what got me the most was ending. I can’t wait to continue this series but I have a feeling I’ll miss our favorite red-head.
    • 5/5
      Started as background noise, but I quickly became enthralled with it
    • 5/5
      Fantastic, interesting, creative story, fantastic narrator. Very enjoyable, highly recommend.
    • 4/5
      It took me a few chapters to understand the world, but I read to that point because the characters are interesting and dialogue is fun/believable. Solid first book that leaves me ready for more.
    • 4/5
      I really enjoyed Gideon as a character.
      Palamedes and Camilla are great as well.
    • 5/5
      My favorite book - interpreted exceedingly well! - by a talented artist.