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Incredible!
Leigh Bardugo continues to astound me with every book she writes.
Ninth House is a glowing success, filled with tantalising magic and dark themes which tog... READ MORE
Dark, devious and utterly enthralling!
When someone first told me Leigh Bardugo’s first adult novel was going to be dark academia with ghosts, I may have shrieked. As it happens, my shrieking wa... READ MORE
The epitome of dark academia!
One of my favourite books of all time!
As a long time fan of Leigh Bardugo, this is easily my favourite of all of her books! Eerie and gothic, it’s the ... READ MORE
Everything The Atlas Six wishes it was
Prior to reading Ninth House I'd only read one of Bardugo's YA books - Six of Crows - and while I'd enjoyed it, I wasn't sure what to expect from Ninth Hou... READ MORE
Well worth the confusion
This convoluted yet compelling mystery got me invested in both the heroine’s investigation and her own personal journey. Its masterful twists and turns too... READ MORE
Starts Off Messy But Gets Good!
I'll be honest, the start of this book for me was a mess. The first 100 pages are a bit of a riot before things start to settle into sense. We are thrown i... READ MORE
Dark academia's spookiest initiate
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this - I was a bit sceptical after not loving the S&B trilogy and thought that maybe Bardugo's work just wasn't for me, but I ... READ MORE
The best thing I've read in years!
Creepy, mysterious and thrilling! This kept me hooked for hours at a time...so much so that I finished it within days! Im counting the days until the next ... READ MORE
Dark and fresh
I thought the premise for this was intriguing, and I have enjoyed the twists in the book and in the setting for it. There were a few parts where I just lux... READ MORE
Phenomenal
This was one of the best books I've read in years.
It seamlessly blends past and present narrative elements along with real world and fantasy elements.... READ MORE
Dark and Disturbing
‘To be loved , is to be changed’ - a quote that I think really sums up the underlying theme of this book. Alex is changed by the events in New Haven, but a... READ MORE
Synopsis
Galaxy 'Alex' Stern is the most unlikely member of Yale's freshman class. A dropout and the sole survivor of a horrific, unsolved crime, Alex was hoping for a fresh start. But a free ride to one of the world's most prestigious universities was bound to come with a catch.
Alex has been tasked with monitoring the mysterious activities of Yale's secret societies - well-known haunts of the rich and powerful. Now there's a dead girl on campus and Alex seems to be the only person who won't accept the neat answer the police and campus administration have come up with for her murder.
Because Alex knows the secret societies are far more sinister and extraordinary than anyone ever imagined. They tamper with forbidden magic. They raise the dead. And sometimes they prey on the living . . .
Publisher information
- Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
- ISBN: 9781473227989
- Number of pages: 480
- Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 32 mm
- Weight: 332g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allA supernatural thriller that will keep you guessing
I was sent an advance copy of this book by the publisher.
Having recently read a couple of the authors YA novels I was very interested to read her debut a... READ MORE
Hell for Lethe-r
The Story of Alex, Dawes and Darlington completely won me over and I am furious that the second book isn’t here yet. I loved this complex new world of magi... READ MORE
Dark, Immersive, Disturbing, Brilliant
TW: Violence, murder, death, drug abuse, human experimentation and multilation, emotional manipulation, ghosts, dark magic
Holy ****.
Leigh Bardugo’s de... READ MORE
My favourite book - ever
Leigh Bardugo is a wonderfully talented fantasy writer, and this adult fantasy exemplifies that to the fullest. The rich, dark, thrilling imagery of this b... READ MORE
Dark, gripping and mysterious!
A dark supernatural fantasy unlike anything written by Leigh Bardugo before!
Galaxy (Alex) Stern is an intriguing, unique protagonist of twisted comple... READ MORE
Dark, devious and utterly enthralling!
When someone first told me Leigh Bardugo’s first adult novel was going to be dark academia with ghosts, I may have shrieked. As it happens, my shrieking wa... READ MORE
Dark academia with a murder mystery twist
This was so good! It was like dark academia murder murder mystery vibes with so many twists and turns, I didn’t know what was going to happen next. I loved... READ MORE
Enjoyable but not overwhelmingly great
I enjoyed reading this book and loved the idea behind it, I just struggled with the style of writing and the pace of the book in general. I didn't fall ove... READ MORE
Chills, thrills and mysteries galore!
Oh my golly gosh this was good! I'm a big fan of the author's 'Six of Crows' duology but am always hesitant when YA authors cross over into adult fiction, ... READ MORE
Over-hyped and incredibly dull.
I desperately wanted to love this book based on how many people have recommended it to me. It’s everything I normally love: fantasy, magic, mystery, etc.
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What an awesome read!
Ahhhh this book! Originally, I started reading this from a physical copy. I read upto the third chapter but I just could not get into it. I told myself I'm... READ MORE
A page turner of a fantasy novel with a sassy FMC
My second Leigh Bardugo book series. This one is the pick for one of my Chapter 25 Book Clubs - Chapter a Day Read Along.
I absolutely loved this book. ... READ MORE
Gothic Rivers of London
The Ninth House is extremely well written and a page turner. If you enjoyed Ben Aaronovitch Rivers of London series of books the two Ninth Houses books are... READ MORE
Climbs down from cloud nine
Ever wondered what happens when you mix magic and American college life? Ever wondered what a contemporary Holden Caulfield might do to pass his time in un... READ MORE