A review by wayfaring_witch
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

dark funny mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The inner dialogue of Gideon is witty and sarcastic, and I can see why a lot of readers are attracted to the style of book.  Past this, not much pulled me into the characters, world, or plot.  Gideon's sense of humor seemed to be a shield from developing her, as well as her relationships with other characters.  As a result, I didn't have much interest in the vast cast of other characters.  I started looking at reviews to see what I was missing and noticed a common trend "it will pay off in the end!"  I did enjoy the last part of the book, and I think the book would have benefitted from starting this path earlier.  Throughout the book I was sure I wouldn't continue the series, but the change of perspective into Harrow might convince me to give the series another try.

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