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Leigh Bardugo

Ninth House

Leigh BardugoFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Leigh Bardugo

Ninth House

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

458

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Haven, Connecticut • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo follows Galaxy "Alex" Stern, a former drug addict with the ability to see ghosts, who is recruited by Yale's secret Lethe House to oversee its magic societies. Guided by mentor Daniel Arlington, or Darlington, Alex navigates the macabre rituals and power struggles at Yale while investigating a series of murders rooted in the secret societies' occult practices, ultimately uncovering dark secrets and corruption. Topics include substance use, sexual violence, and trauma.

Dark

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.2

363,228 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Leigh Bardugo's Ninth House offers a dark, gripping tale enriched with a vivid setting and complex characters that have captivated many readers. The novel's intricate world-building and suspenseful plot are praised, though some criticize its pacing and dense prose. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans of dark academia and fantasy thrillers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Ninth House?

Fans of dark academia, magic, and complex characters will relish Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo. Similar in tone to Donna Tartt's The Secret History and Deborah Harkness's A Discovery of Witches, this novel blends supernatural intrigue with a gripping narrative, ideal for those who enjoy depth and a touch of the macabre.

4.2

363,228 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

458

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Haven, Connecticut • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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