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Gideon the Ninth (The Locked Tomb, #1)

by Tamsyn Muir (Goodreads Author)

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Reading for the 4th time

read in July 2022

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Kyley Fishman said: " I'd let Gideon and Harrow both step on me, and then apologize for dirtying their shoes.

Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House, and absolute boss with making, breaking, and creating skeletons/bones, needs a Cavalier to help her I'd let Gideon and Harrow both step on me, and then apologize for dirtying their shoes.

Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House, and absolute boss with making, breaking, and creating skeletons/bones, needs a Cavalier to help her achieve Lyctor, a servant of God. However, she needs Gideon the Ninth to be her sword, someone who swears, doesn't care, and only wants to escape the dark halls of the Ninth, and, they're enemies. Yet, Harrow can't ascend, become an immortal, and save her House without Gideon, and Gideon can't escape and be free without Harrow. Of course, in this sapphic, sassy, situation, not everyone gets a happy ending.

I. Love. Gideon. Her downright sass and inability to give a shit totally interrupts the smooth, descriptive, and flowing language that Muir uses, easily and effectively separating Gideon from everyone else. Literally no one else in the book, besides Harrow a few times, uses such foul and blunt language and it really just punches in how unique of a character she is. I know in other reviews, people were complaining about how immature and disruptive her wording is, but I think it fits the character perfectly. It does the job that needed to be done: singled Gideon out, which I've heard is very important for the second book.

Now Harrow. She is the definition of BAMF (badass motherf**ker). She is such an unlikeable, like-able character, I love it. In every chapter, you either want to kiss her or punch her, which is something I believe Gideon also feels. She knows what she wants, how to get it, and I am totally here for it. It's always nice to read about a female character that 1. doesn't need no man, and 2. is as cunning and ambitious as she is. Paired with the complete opposite, Gideon, it makes for a very fun and in-depth dynamic that many authors either try to hard to get or don't try at all.

Outside of the two main characters, little Isaac and Jeannmary were some of my other favorites. Maybe cause they were the same age as my little sister, but I loved reading about them, even if they were only in it for a little bit. Their relationship as Prince and Cavalier were very cute and you could tell they cared for each other.

I really liked it when the author described any fight/sword scenes. While some fall flat, I always felt very immersed and hearing the descriptions of how Gideon felt and what she saw really swayed the story both on and kept me attentive. I also liked the mystery that was consistent through the entire book. The last 100 pages were the best at showing this and were honestly, some of the best pages in the book. The beginning and the ending individually were what kept my pulled in.

I'm not going to make this too long, but WTF WAS THAT ENDING HOW DARE MUIR. Yes, I was crying, no mom, I'm not okay. I mean, come on, what??

With the amazing fight scenes, fantastically written quips, great world-building/descriptions, and generally great characters, not to mention multiple plot-twists, I am invested in this series. I honestly don't have too much to complain about, it was just a good, solid read and I'm excited to read the rest of the series.

4.5/5 stars

P.S. My book did decide to split in two, and separate from the binding, about two days after I bought it, so make sure you get a good, study copy if you decide to read it lol ...more "

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"Im actually listening to the audiobook, and Im loving it. Im not an audiobook person but I thought Id give it a try with this one since I’ve read it so much (Im a mothereffing genius)" — Apr 16, 2026 09:15PM

Sep 02, 2022 08:38PM · see review

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The Bear and the Nightingale (The Winternight Trilogy, #1)

by Katherine Arden (Goodreads Author)

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The Odyssey

by Homer

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“To the Dark Lord,
I know I will be dead long before you read this but I want you to know that it was I who discovered your secret. I have stolen the real Horcrux and intend to destroy it as soon as I can. I face death in the hope that when you meet your match, you will be mortal once more.
R.A.B”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

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“In this part of the story I am the one who
dies, the only one, and I will die of love because I love you,
because I love you, Love, in fire and in blood.”
― Pablo Neruda, 100 Love Sonnets

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“And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.”
― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince

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