Mystery
Gideon the Ninth
2019·479 pages
A sword-wielding rebel and a necromancer face deadly trials in a solar system of magic and intrigue.
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A sword-wielding rebel and a necromancer face deadly trials in a solar system of magic and intrigue.
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"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, ...
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What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Minor romantic tension; brief mentions of attraction, no explicit content.
Violence & gore
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Extreme graphic violence; frequent body horror, death, and gore central to plot.
Profanity
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Frequent strong language used throughout dialogue and narration.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Central lesbian characters and relationships integral to the story.
Religious content
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Moderate religious themes; clergy and rituals tied to necromantic culture.
Magic & witchcraft
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Extensive fantasy necromancy and bone magic as core story elements.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content depicted.
Political content
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Moderate political themes; power struggles and house rivalries featured.
Self-harm / suicide
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Minor references to self-sacrifice; no explicit self-harm depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate themes of systemic oppression and emotional abuse in upbringing.
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