Antolius reviewed Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir (The Locked Tomb, #1)
Tamsyn Muir’s Gideon the Ninth unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian …
Review of 'Gideon the Ninth' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Reminded me simultaneously of gothic elements of [a:Alastair Reynolds|51204|Alastair Reynolds|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1521740247p2/51204.jpg] novels and [b:Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire|6|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4)|J.K. Rowling|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1554006152l/6.SX50.jpg|3046572].
Good:
atmospheric mix of gothic horror & sci-fi setting
authentic 19 year-old POV character
compelling complete-the-challenges turns murder-mystery plot
gripping action sequences
satisfying ending & overall story structure
Bad:
exaggerated hate between Gideon & Harrowhark with predictable progression of their relationship