Gideon the NinthGideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir is a thrilling debut that melds the dark allure of gothic storytelling with the visceral excitement of science fiction. Set in a universe where necromancy and swordplay intertwine, the narrative follows Gideon Nav, an orphan raised in the Ninth House with only one goalescape. Armed with her trusty sword and a collection of risqu magazines, Gideon is determined to leave behind the dreariness of her life among the undead.