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caseythereader 's review for:
Harrow the Ninth
by Tamsyn Muir
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thanks to Tor Books for the free advance copy of this book.
Harrowhark Nonagesimus, newly minted Lyctor, has been drafted by God to fight a battle to save the cosmos. But picking up her sword makes her sick, and nothing quite seems to be as it should be. Something is off, and Harrow doesn't have the time or the brainpower to figure out what.
Okay, I will begin this review by admitting that I am still trying to work out what the heck happened in this book. If you think GIDEON THE NINTH threw you in with minimal explanation, buckle up. HARROW THE NINTH explains less and adds nonlinear storytelling to the mix. The pieces do begin to fall together about halfway through, but the only way to get there is to trust Muir to guide you.
The writing is as gross and sharp and sarcastic as ever. I hesitate to comment on any plot points, even early in the book, as I think it's best for readers to go in with nothing. Let's just say that Muir could have quite easily replicated the formula created with GIDEON and we would have all been satisfied, but instead she takes a hard left turn with this book and knocks it out of the park. I cannot wait to see what she dishes up for the conclusion of this trilogy.
Harrowhark Nonagesimus, newly minted Lyctor, has been drafted by God to fight a battle to save the cosmos. But picking up her sword makes her sick, and nothing quite seems to be as it should be. Something is off, and Harrow doesn't have the time or the brainpower to figure out what.
Okay, I will begin this review by admitting that I am still trying to work out what the heck happened in this book. If you think GIDEON THE NINTH threw you in with minimal explanation, buckle up. HARROW THE NINTH explains less and adds nonlinear storytelling to the mix. The pieces do begin to fall together about halfway through, but the only way to get there is to trust Muir to guide you.
The writing is as gross and sharp and sarcastic as ever. I hesitate to comment on any plot points, even early in the book, as I think it's best for readers to go in with nothing. Let's just say that Muir could have quite easily replicated the formula created with GIDEON and we would have all been satisfied, but instead she takes a hard left turn with this book and knocks it out of the park. I cannot wait to see what she dishes up for the conclusion of this trilogy.