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Gideon The Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
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... driven, high-stakes missions and objectives?
The Traitor Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson
If you loved following Gideon's relentless pursuit of victory and survival in the necromantic trials, you'll be captivated by Baru Cormorant's cunning quest to dismantle an empire from within. This book delivers a razor-sharp, goal-driven plot where every move is a matter of life, death, and betrayal.
... a dynamic ensemble of misfit characters?
The Long Way To A Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
If the diverse, dysfunctional necromancer-cavalier pairs in Gideon the Ninth stole your heart, you'll adore the quirky crew of the Wayfarer. Each character brings their own secrets and strengths to this found-family adventure through space.
... morally complex protagonists with questionable motives?
The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins
If you were fascinated by Harrow's ruthless choices and Gideon's irreverent approach to survival, Carolyn and her fellow Librarians will grip you with their ambiguous ethics and twisted logic. No one here is truly good—or safe.
... sharp, irreverent humor woven into dark situations?
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
If Gideon's snark and the book’s biting banter made you laugh out loud even in the bleakest moments, Locke Lamora’s clever wit and the Gentleman Bastards’ hilarious wordplay will be right up your alley.
... deeply immersive, richly detailed worlds and cultures?
A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine
If you found yourself enthralled by the labyrinthine halls and necromantic culture of the Ninth House, you'll be swept away by Martine’s lushly imagined empire, full of political intrigue, poetic traditions, and deadly secrets.
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