Reviews with content warning for Violence - Ninth House

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krows_ink's review

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book left me speechless.
Leigh Bardugo is an instant buy and read author for me and this book didn’t disappoint (even if I put it off for years).
I think this is her most well crafted book I’ve read (and I’ve read everything but Hell Bent). The use of time and perspective change allowed the characters to leap from the page and be seen as the full people they are. The size of the cast was perfect, allowing some to be side characters while the main cast dominated the page in a captivating way.
I also love a messy and brutal woman so you can bet Alex is a new beloved character of mine.

This book made me sick to my stomach at every turn of the page, made my skin crawl, and cry over fates I already knew. I can’t wait for Hell Bent!

The ending was quick and messy in a perfect way. It had me reeling and guessing always at what came next. I can’t wait for the gentleman Demon 🤭😍.

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liekedevijfde's review against another edition

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dark tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

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olorin85's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

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kellirogue's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No

3.0

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jessb915's review against another edition

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I have been very into the dark academia trend and was excited for this book! Unfortunately, I had to dnf after a scene where a child is assaulted (see content warnings). It was a graphic description—unnecessarily so, in my opinion. I want to maybe give this book another chance, as so many people have gushed about it. I have heard there are other triggering events that might prevent me from returning to this one though. Just not for me.

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giul_emme's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious relaxing tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Bellissimooooo l'ho divorato, l'ho letto anche di notte invece di dormire. Esattamente my cup of tea, un dark academia fantasy ambientato nella contemporaneità, con magia, morte, omicidi, un caso da risolvere, una serie di fili sempre più intrecciati, personaggi ambigui, confini labili tra i "buoni" e i "cattivi". La trama è intricata ma solida, i personaggi ben costruiti, le atmosfere rese benissimo. Mi è piaciuto molto l'alternarsi delle trame temporali, tra l'inverno (il presente) e l'autunno (il passato, anche se passato da poco), che poi confluiscono nella sera della "sparizione" di Darlington, e da lì vanno avanti insieme. Anche il prologo ambientato a inizio primavera, quindi ancora più avanti, crea una forte aspettativa, il tutto ti tiene incollato e non ti fa perdere mai l'attenzione. Mi è piaciuto tantissimo il personaggio di Darlington, il meno presente in assoluto perchè nel presente è già sparito, ma anche la impacciata e riservata (ma non sempre) Dawes, che scopriamo poco a poco. Ma anche la nostra protagonista, così caparbia, così arrabbiata, spaventata, forte, fragile, così piena di emozioni con cui è facile empatizzare, anche quando sono molto forti.
Insomma, datemene con un cucchiaio. Non vedo l'ora di leggere il secondo. Bello bello bello.

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