📚 Books to Read After Gideon The Ninth
Just finished gideon the ninth? Here are 5 magical next reads curated just for you:
📘 The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson
Rating: 3.78 / 5 (6,071 ratings), Published: 2020
When to read it: When you’re craving a journey through multidimensional worlds and pondering your own place in the vast universe.
This gripping sci-fi novel follows Cara, a traverser who can travel between parallel realities. With intricate world-building and deep character exploration, it delves into identity, privilege, and the consequences of choice. A must-read for fans of complex narratives and diverse perspectives.
Genres: Science Fiction, LGBTQ+, Dystopian, Identity
After reading: Readers will be left contemplating the intricacies of fate, the impact of our decisions, and the interconnectedness of all existence.
📘 Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
Rating: 4.05 / 5 (16,865 ratings), Published: 2020
When to read it: When you’re ready to unravel more mysteries, face dark truths, and explore the complexities of loyalty and sacrifice.
In this sequel to "Gideon the Ninth," follow Harrowhark Nonagesimus on a haunting journey through a decaying palace filled with secrets and challenges. Muir’s poetic prose and intricate plotting will keep you on the edge of your seat, exploring themes of power, grief, and self-discovery.
Genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Gothic, Mystery
After reading: Readers will find themselves immersed in a web of conspiracies, grappling with the nature of trust, and questioning the boundaries of love and duty.
📘 The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo
Rating: 3.99 / 5 (8,023 ratings), Published: 2020
When to read it: When you crave a poignant tale of memory, resilience, and the untold stories of those often overlooked.
This novella weaves a lyrical narrative of a cleric chronicling the hidden history of an exiled empress. Vo’s beautiful prose explores themes of colonization, agency, and the power of storytelling. A gem of a book that lingers in your thoughts long after the final page.
Genres: Fantasy, Novella, Asian Literature, Feminism
After reading: Readers will feel a sense of appreciation for untold histories, a renewed respect for the strength of marginalized voices, and a deeper understanding of the complexities of power dynamics.
📘 Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir (How could we leave out the original!)
Rating: 4.01 / 5 (36,514 ratings), Published: 2019
When to read it: Whenever you need a dose of dark humor, bone-chilling mystery, and fierce camaraderie.
Dive back into the Ninth House universe, where necromancers, intrigue, and sword fights collide in a gothic space opera like no other. Muir’s unique blend of wit, horror, and heart will keep you glued to the pages as you unravel the secrets of the Locked Tomb.
Genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Mystery
After reading: Readers will be left with a hunger for more bone-chilling adventures, a newfound appreciation for found family dynamics, and a lingering fascination with the mysteries of necromancy.
📘 This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar, Max Gladstone
Rating: 4.02 / 5 (28,423 ratings), Published: 2019
When to read it: During moments of introspection, when you’re pondering connections across time, space, and the intricacies of relationships.
This lyrical novella follows Red and Blue, agents on opposite sides of a time war, as they leave letters that transcend time and space. A breathtaking exploration of love, choice, and the vastness of the universe, written in exquisite prose. A tale that will touch your heart and spark contemplation.
Genres: Science Fiction, LGBTQ+, Romance, Epistolary
After reading: Readers will find themselves reflecting on the nature of love, the significance of choices, and the ways in which connections can defy even the boundaries of time itself.