A review by finnickdeservedbetter
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Tropes & Themes

• Jewish Latina FMC
• Murder mystery w/ magic
• Dark academia 
• Secret societies 
• Niche magic powers
• Ghosts

"Mors irrumat omnia," Alex whispered. Death fucks us all.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, and Physical abuse

Minor: Gun violence, Slavery, Vomit, and Grief

Additional CWs:

child molestation/statutory rape gang rape, revenge porn, excrement consumption (by a bad person dw), institutional corruption