Gideon The Ninth

Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir is a razor-sharp blend of science fiction, gothic fantasy and murder mystery, set in a crumbling empire of necromancers and secrets. It’s funny in a dark, cutting way, but it also has real emotional heft—perfect if you like your space opera with teeth.

Gideon has spent her life in servitude to the Ninth House, dreaming of escape with her sword in hand. When her formidable rival Harrowhark Nonagesimus is summoned to a deadly trial alongside the other Houses, Gideon is dragged in as reluctant cavaliers must serve their necromancers. As alliances shift and bodies start turning up, Gideon and Harrow have to work out who to trust—and what’s really being asked of them.

Ideal for readers who enjoy snarky heroines, intricate worldbuilding, and queer SFF with a gothic edge.

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