The Emperor needs necromancers. The Ninth Necromancer requires a swordswoman. Gideon includes a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead non-sense. Tamsyn Muir’s Gideon the Ninth unveils a solar program of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers. Her character types leap from the page, as skillfully cartoon as arcane revenants. The result is definitely a heart-pounding epic science fantasy. Brought up by unfriendly, ossifying nuns, ancient retainers, and countless skeletons, Gideon is certainly about Gideon the Ninth prepared to depart a life of servitude and an afterlife like a reanimated corpse. She packs up her sword, her sneakers, and her dirty periodicals, and prepares to release her daring get away. But her youth nemesis won’t set her free without a assistance. Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Girl of the Ninth House and bone tissue witch extraordinaire, has been summoned into action. The Emperor has asked the heirs to each of his devoted Homes to a dangerous trial of wits and skill. If Harrowhark succeeds she’ll become become an immortal, all-powerful servant from the Resurrection, but no necromancer can ascend without their cavalier. Without Gideon’s sword, Harrow will fail, as well as the Ninth Home will die. Obviously, some items are better still left dead.