Harrow the Ninth (Locked Tomb, #2)

by Tamsyn Muir

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What. The. Fuck.

I love this series and love both of these books, but that is basically my reaction at the end of both Gideon and Harrow. The last book better leave me with more satisfaction, though I am afraid it won't.

I literally wanted to start reading it again after I finished it. I listened to the audio, but after I finished I picked up my hardcover (yes yes, I have 2 versions ... so far ...) and flipped through and reread some ending bits and am still just ... what. What did I read? What happened? Are you SERIOUS.

There is almost literally nothing I can say that won't spoil at least something in this book. The whole thing is one massive spoiler, so here are some general thoughts:

- Since this is Harrow's POV, the voice is different (which should be obvious, but it was well done and worth pointing out), so it isn't as funny as Gideon, because Gideon = sarcasm expert, but there is still quite a bit of dark humor. Just a bit different.
- Second person POV?! Insert my shocked face here that it WORKED. I don't think I'd want to read that often, but it really got you into the story and let you question things along with Harrow.
- We really get a better idea of the bigger universe, even though most of the story takes place in just a few locations. I am amazed how Muir can do so much in such a limited area.

Gah! I want to say SO MUCH MORE but I really think this is one of those stories that is best told when the reader goes in knowing almost nothing. You are meant to be somewhat confused, so just lean into it. If you haven't read [b:Gideon the Ninth|42036538|Gideon the Ninth (The Locked Tomb, #1)|Tamsyn Muir|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1546870952l/42036538._SY75_.jpg|60943229] yet, get on it. And then read [b:Harrow the Ninth|39325105|Harrow the Ninth (The Locked Tomb, #2)|Tamsyn Muir|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1569871560l/39325105._SY75_.jpg|60943273]. And then come talk to me because I need a friend.

I cannot WAIT for the third book.