Category - Fiction / Fantasy
Format - Paperback
Condition - Excellent
Listed - 4 months ago
Views - 3
Ships From - Arizona
Est. Publication Date - Oct 2020
Seller Description
***FROM A PET FRIENDLY HOME!!!*** Galaxy “Alex” Stern is the most unlikely member of Yale’s freshman class. Raised in the Los Angeles hinterlands by a hippie mom, Alex dropped out of school early and into a world of shady drug-dealer boyfriends, dead-end jobs, and much, much worse. In fact, by age twenty, she is the sole survivor of a horrific, unsolved multiple homicide. Some might say she’s thrown her life away. But at her hospital bed, Alex is offered a second chance: to attend one of the world’s most prestigious universities on a full ride. What’s the catch, and why her? Still searching for answers, Alex arrives in New Haven tasked by her mysterious benefactors with monitoring the activities of Yale’s secret societies. Their eight windowless “tombs” are the well-known haunts of the rich and powerful, from high-ranking politicos to Wall Street’s biggest players. But their occult activities are more sinister and more extraordinary than any paranoid imagination might conceive. They tamper with forbidden magic. They raise the dead. And, sometimes, they prey on the living.
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Ninth House
ISBN: 9781250751362
Publisher Description
The mesmerizing adult debut from Leigh Bardugo, a tale of power, privilege, dark magic, and murder set among the Ivy League elite Galaxy “Alex” Stern is the most unlikely member of Yale’s freshman cla...
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PangoBooks readers have generally praised this book for its dark academia vibes, compelling mystery, and rich, immersive world-building, though many noted it got off to a slow start before becoming a page-turner. The protagonist, Alex Stern, was commonly highlighted as a strong, complex character whose journey of confronting trauma and uncovering magical secrets at Yale was both gripping and inspiring. The novel's exploration of heavy themes such as trauma, PTSD, and various triggers are often mentioned as demanding full attention but handled with a blunt, though impactful, approach. Some readers found the plot dense and occasionally confusing, especially at the beginning, but appreciated the intricate details and dual timelines that ultimately enhanced the mystery. Mixed opinions emerged regarding the book's pacing and resolution, but excitement remains high for the sequel. Overall, it's seen as a strong adult fantasy that diverges from Bardugo's previous works while retaining her knack for detailed storytelling and complex characters.