Of course, some things are better left dead. Book cover for Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir. Without Gideon's sword, Harrow will fail, and the Ninth House will die. If Harrowhark succeeds she will be become an immortal, all-powerful servant of the Resurrection, but no necromancer can ascend without their cavalier. The Emperor has invited the heirs to each of his loyal Houses to a deadly trial of wits and skill. Six months ago she woke up in a strangers body, and shes afraid she might have to give it back. Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House and bone witch extraordinaire, has been summoned into action. She lives with her family, has a job at her local school, and loves walks on the beach and meeting new dogs. But her childhood nemesis won't set her free without a service. She packs up her sword, her shoes, and her dirty magazines, and prepares to launch her daring escape. Brought up by unfriendly, ossifying nuns, ancient retainers, and countless skeletons, Gideon is ready to abandon a life of servitude and an afterlife as a reanimated corpse. The result is a heart-pounding epic science fantasy. Her characters leap off the page, as skillfully animated as arcane revenants. Tamsyn Muir's Gideon the Ninth unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers. Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead nonsense. The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman.
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