Book Review: Nona the Ninth – It Costs You Nothing to Be Kind
It costs you nothing to be kind. That’s perhaps what’s at the core of Tamsyn Muir’s third entry in the Locked Tomb series, Nona the Ninth.
It costs you nothing to be kind. That’s perhaps what’s at the core of Tamsyn Muir’s third entry in the Locked Tomb series, Nona the Ninth.
Radical AU fanfics. Bone soup. Lobotomies. These are the immediate thoughts my mind races towards when thinking of “Harrow the Ninth”, the second book in Tamsyn Muir’s The Locked Tomb series and sequel to “Gideon the Ninth.
In delving into “A Desolation Called Peace,” the sequel to Arkady Martine’s “A Memory Called Empire,” I found myself once again immersed in a universe tinged with political intrigue, cosmic mystery, and an exploration of cultural complexities. However, as a … Continued
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir is a genre-defying masterpiece that seamlessly blends elements of dark fantasy, science fiction, and mystery. At its core, the novel explores the intricacies of necromancy, betrayal, and unbreakable bonds, creating a world that is both captivating and haunting.
In A Memory Called Empire, Arkady Martine delves into the intriguing intersection between our past and future selves, exploring themes of institutional memory versus lived experience. The book’s dedication to those who have fallen in love with a culture devouring … Continued