Harrow The Ninth

Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir is a bold, brainy slice of science fiction and fantasy that rewards curious readers who like their stories twisty, strange and emotionally sharp. It’s the second novel in The Locked Tomb Trilogy, following Gideon the Ninth, and it dives deeper into Muir’s unforgettable world of necromancy, power and devotion.

Harrowhark Nonagesimus has done the impossible and paid for it in ways she can’t fully name. As she steps into a new, dangerous role among the Emperor’s inner circle, loyalties shift, memories don’t behave, and the rules of the universe feel suddenly unreliable. The novel blends gothic atmosphere with dark humour and a constant sense that something is just slightly… off.

Perfect for fans of genre-bending space opera, unreliable narrators, and readers who love intricate worldbuilding and sharp character work.

Add it to your shelf and see what you notice the second time around.