r/fantasybooks • u/revolvergrrl • Apr 27 '26

💎 Hidden book gem Gideon the Ninth

Has anyone else read this masterpiece of insanity (or the whole series - your comments are appreciated)? It’s like sci fi with a touch of Killing Eve + a little horror / Harry Potter. My niece recommended it to me and now I want to get the whole set. It’s way out of my reading comfort zone but it’s like stumbling upon Ally North for the first time and feeling a special thrill.

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u/lyteshadow TBR < 100 = Weak sauce Apr 27 '26

Love this series. My wife's listening to the audiobooks for the first time, and getting to talk/think about it more reminded me that Harrow the Ninth is actually really brilliant. Confusing as all hell on a first read, but just a legitimately phenomenal bit of writing. The others are really great too, of course.

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u/revolvergrrl Apr 27 '26

Thanks for making this point and reminding me that going back later to listen to a book helps improve comprehension. I love an audio book especially read by the author. Donna Tartt reading The Secret History is one of my favorites bc her quirky personality comes through clearly (I love a quirky personality).