ARC: Gideon the Ninth

Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

     

UPDATE: Thank you to the amazing Caroline Perny from TOR for approving me an ARC... The girl is the best!!! I was so excited when she responded back to me she was out of prints but could send me E-ARC... YES PLEASE!!!!! Thank you so much to TOR and Netgalley!! and of course Caroline!!!

Why hello Gideon the Ninth! Nice to meet you!

You sound like an amazing 2019 release and my new favorite epic sci-fi. You are currently being listed as MOST Anticipated of 2019 in Goodreads TBR list! You share a little Necromancy and sword-fighting and published by Tor, what else does a book need!

Thank you Tor! I will keep an eye out on this one and keep an eye out at NetGalley! Goodreads Description:


Gideon the Ninth is the most fun you'll ever have with a skeleton.

The Emperor needs necromancers.

The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman.

Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead bullshit.

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 necromantic skeletons. The result is a heart-pounding epic science fantasy.

Brought up by unfriendly, ossifying nuns, ancient retainers, and countless skeletons, Gideon is ready to abandon a life of servitude and an afterlife as a reanimated corpse. She packs up her sword, her shoes, and her dirty magazines, and prepares to launch her daring escape. But her childhood nemesis won't set her free without a service.

Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House and bone witch extraordinaire, has been summoned into action. The Emperor has invited the heirs to each of his loyal Houses to a deadly trial of wits and skill. If Harrowhark succeeds she will be become an immortal, all-powerful servant of the Resurrection, but no necromancer can ascend without their cavalier. Without Gideon's sword, Harrow will fail, and the Ninth House will die.

Of course, some things are better left dead.