Gideon the Ninth

In a universe where necromancers wield unimaginable power, Gideon Nav is a reluctant, sword-wielding heroine with a rebellious streak. She finds herself trapped in a palace where the Emperor's sinister motives weave through the air like the very shadows they command. As a servant to the Ninth House, Gideon despises her life of servitude and longs for freedom, but fate has other plans.

When she is summoned to compete in a deadly trial that promises the victor immense power, Gideon must form an uneasy alliance with the enigmatic Harrowhark Nonagesimus, the Ninth House’s necromancer. Their partnership is fraught with tension, as they navigate the treacherous infighting and dark conspiracies of the other Houses. Bound by necessity, their clashing personalities reveal unexpected depths as they face challenges that test their strength, loyalty, and resolve.

As dark forces conspire against them, the stakes rise, and Gideon must confront not only the horrors of their world but also her own fears and insecurities. The line between life and death blurs, and her growing bond with Harrowhark complicates their mission and tests the boundaries of trust and sacrifice.

Amidst exhilarating action, clever humor, and rich world-building, Gideon and Harrowhark’s journey unveils a saga of power, betrayal, and the complexities of love—leaving them to question what it truly means to survive in a realm where death is a mere stepping stone.