Gideon The Ninth- Tamsyn Muir
LESBIAN REP.
The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman.
Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead bullshit.
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. She packs up her sword, her shoes, and her dirty magazines, and prepares to launch her daring escape. But her childhood nemesis won't set her free without a service.
Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House and bone witch extraordinaire, has been summoned into action. The Emperor has invited the heirs to each of his loyal Houses to a deadly trial of wits and skill. If Harrowhark succeeds she will become an immortal, all-powerful servant of the Resurrection, but no necromancer can ascend without their cavalier. Without Gideon's sword, Harrow will fail, and the Ninth House will die.
Of course, some things are better left dead.
Reviews
This book is an amazing experience from start to finish full of loads of mysteries to sink your teeth into, the characters are all so wonderful and its got the best butch rep I've ever read. It's a little confusing in the first few chapters due to the worldbuilding but just keep going and it will all make sense, I promise! Hope you love this book as much as I do :)
(I read this book before I found this bookstore, but it's my absolute favourite and I saw it had no reviews, hope that's alright!)