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A review by bambiann
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
A Dark Departure from the Grishaverse
As a fan of Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse books, I was excited to read Ninth House. However, I struggled with the dark themes in this book, including rape, abuse, drug use, and excessive swearing. These elements overshadowed the plot and made it hard for me to enjoy the story. Cringe factor high.
The protagonist, Alex Stern, is intriguing, and the mystery of Yale's secret magical societies is compelling. Yet, the graphic depictions of violence and trauma were too intense for my taste. While Bardugo's writing is skillful, Ninth House may be better suited for readers who appreciate darker, more mature themes.
While the Ninth House showcases Bardugo's versatility it just wasn't the right fit for me due to its heavy content.
Content warnings: Rape (Ghost and human), drug abuse, fentanyl, Physical and mental abuse. And are you ready for this gag factor... autcoprophagy (don't google that work).
As a fan of Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse books, I was excited to read Ninth House. However, I struggled with the dark themes in this book, including rape, abuse, drug use, and excessive swearing. These elements overshadowed the plot and made it hard for me to enjoy the story. Cringe factor high.
The protagonist, Alex Stern, is intriguing, and the mystery of Yale's secret magical societies is compelling. Yet, the graphic depictions of violence and trauma were too intense for my taste. While Bardugo's writing is skillful, Ninth House may be better suited for readers who appreciate darker, more mature themes.
While the Ninth House showcases Bardugo's versatility it just wasn't the right fit for me due to its heavy content.
Content warnings: Rape (Ghost and human), drug abuse, fentanyl, Physical and mental abuse. And are you ready for this gag factor... autcoprophagy (don't google that work).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse and Rape
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse