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Gideon the Ninth

Author:
Tamsyn Muir
Read by:
Moira Quirk
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Ratings
Book
244
Narrator
86
Release Date
September 10, 2019
Duration
16 hours 50 minutes
Summary
The Emperor needs necromancers. The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman. Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead nonsense. Tamsyn Muir's Gideon the Ninth unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers. Her characters leap off the page, as skillfully animated as arcane revenants. The result is a heart-pounding epic science fantasy. Brought up by unfriendly, ossifying nuns, ancient retainers, and countless skeletons, Gideon is ready to abandon a life of servitude and an afterlife as a reanimated corpse. She packs up her sword, her shoes, and her dirty magazines, and prepares to launch her daring escape. But her childhood nemesis won't set her free without a service. Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House and bone witch extraordinaire, has been summoned into action. The Emperor has invited the heirs to each of his loyal Houses to a deadly trial of wits and skill. If Harrowhark succeeds she will be become an immortal, all-powerful servant of the Resurrection, but no necromancer can ascend without their cavalier. Without Gideon's sword, Harrow will fail, and the Ninth House will die. Of course, some things are better left dead.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2025

Absolutely fantastic! My friend kept raving so I read it and I was not disappointed

Profile Avatar Valerian Nov 2024

If you are looking for a book written from a Sapphic POV, with real, diverse, and relatable characters, necromancy, and swordplay, this is the book for you! It is science fiction written like fantasy, with an interesting magic system, and notes of mystery. Gideon is a funny, imperfect, and lovable protagonist who introduces you to the wold of The Locked Tomb with lots of gay panic and bad puns. And her love-hate relationship with the other central character, Harrow, is engaging with plenty of chemistry. Moira Quirk does an incredible job bringing the characters to life, using a range of affects and accents that make each character feel unique and real.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2024

average story-telling

Profile Avatar Pablo S. May 2024

Great book, and the narrator sure does a good job!

Profile Avatar Laura S. Mar 2023

An absolutely intriguing story with a delightful narration

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2023

I really enjoyed it! The plot felt a little slow to start, but the mystery was great!

Profile Avatar Kalifa L. Dec 2022

Book was terrible and boring. Kept waiting for the pay off and it never came. 3/4 through the boom I was wondering why I wasn’t invested in the book yet and I realised that not one character was likeable. They were all annoying and had no redeeming qualities. Couldn’t connect to the story. The narrator was good but the narration hammered home just how annoying the characters were.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2022

I enjoyed the story a lot, and the narration really brought it to life!

Profile Avatar Carolyn G. Sep 2022

This is by far my favorite book ever, and one of the main reasons I'm still here. go loud

Profile Avatar Erica F. Feb 2022

wlw necromancers in space. very good, a bit gorey so be aware if that's an issue for you. absolutely fantastic characters, great mysteries in the plot. very excited to read the next one!

Profile Avatar Pål W. Jan 2022

Cool story, great narration.

Profile Avatar Theresa O. Oct 2021

Surprisingly engaging and lively for a story about necromancy. Gideon wins you over almost immediately.

Profile Avatar Allison S. Sep 2021

Fabulous series

Profile Avatar McKenzie Bottoms Jun 2021

Where have pissy butch characters been all my life??

Profile Avatar Christopher M. Jun 2021

I liked the book. Some parts were a little slow and the main plot was pretty predictable, but still enjoyable.

Profile Avatar Michael Cook Dec 2020

Well written and a lot of fun. I can't wait to start the second book.

Profile Avatar Will H. Nov 2020

I love Moira Quirk as a narrator, and I generally enjoyed this book. I had some trouble following the plot, but it may make sense after I listen to it again.

Profile Avatar Clinton C. Oct 2020

this book was excellent. i wasnt sure at first but the naration is perfect and Gideon is now one of my favorite characters ive had the pleasure of knowing through this mystery/dark/descriptive all around good time of a book.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2020

Weird and sad and hilarious.

Gideon the Ninth

Gideon the Ninth

Author: Tamsyn Muir
Read by: Moira Quirk
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