Gideon the Ninth

Tamsyn Muir

Sep 2019 · RB Media · Narrated by Moira Quirk

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.

Ratings and reviews

I absolutely love this book. I don't know how to describe it, but there is just some way the author writes her characters that just draws me in. No matter how surreal things get (more-so in the second book) I strap myself in for the ride and just hold on, and enjoy every second of it.

This novel changed my MFN life, y'all. First of all, I ain't no cursory reader; I REQUIRE worlds AND lore, people AND personalities, Sturm UND Drang, you dig? Hélas, just when I was sure that I could never love again, here come dis Kiwi-written story mit KRAFT! (Had me laughin that BELLY laugh, cryin that UGLY cry.) Without exaggeration, I imagine that I will STAY BEAMING about this book for the remainder of my MFN days. (Selah)

Absolutely in love with this series. Started the audio books after I finished reading Nona the Ninth just because I needed more of this beautiful universe and these amazing characters.