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Name: Gideon the Ninth
Rating: 4.257575757575 (66 reviews)
Author: Tamsyn Muir

In a richly built alien world, Gideon, the reluctant heir of the Ninth House, must ally with Harrowhark Nonagesimus, a formidable bone witch, to face a lethal contest orchestrated by the emperor. The stakes are high: if Harrow wins, she becomes an immortal servant of the Resurrection, but without Gideon’s sword she will fail, bringing ruin to their house. The novel blends swordplay, necromancy, and sharp political intrigue, featuring complex, well‑drawn characters and a tense atmosphere of looming death.

First publish date: 2019

Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy

Authors: Tamsyn Muir

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