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natreviews 's review for:
Gideon the Ninth
by Tamsyn Muir
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Original rating: 4.75
Really good read. The only real struggle I had was being able to follow characters, understand where everyone was, and the final battle. The ending was jaw dropping.
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Second read: January 2025
It is extremely rare that I do this, but U am bumping Gideon up to a 5/5. Reading the second time you see apl the tiny details, how the dominoes were set up, and all the foreshadowing. Once your familar with the story, everything makes sense. Definitely a series to read twice minimum.
Really good read. The only real struggle I had was being able to follow characters, understand where everyone was, and the final battle. The ending was jaw dropping.
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Second read: January 2025
It is extremely rare that I do this, but U am bumping Gideon up to a 5/5. Reading the second time you see apl the tiny details, how the dominoes were set up, and all the foreshadowing. Once your familar with the story, everything makes sense. Definitely a series to read twice minimum.