A review by autumnalia
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

adventurous dark funny mysterious medium-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? It's complicated

4.25

Unlike anything else I’ve ever read. I am gobsmacked. I can’t tell if I loved it though? I mean, I really liked it and also … yikes? Reading this book was the literary equivalent of a bird (me, I’m the bird) being mesmerized by a snake. I could not put it down. I devoured it, but only after I slogged through the first 50 pages thinking it was chaotic and too weird. The characters were fantastic. The writing style made my head spin a bit at first but once you get used to the ride it is so.much.fun. Also it has pacing problems and some overly drawn out bits. But believe me that it doesn’t matter. Take a chance on this sci-fi fantasy swashbuckling murder mystery lesbian love story. I’ll be thinking about it for weeks.