Ninth House
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo, published by Flatiron Books on October 20, 2020, is a captivating narrative that intertwines themes of power, privilege, and dark magic within the elite circles of Yale University. This edition spans 480 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Galaxy “Alex” Stern, an unlikely freshman who, after a troubled past marked by tragedy and survival, receives a second chance at one of the world’s most prestigious institutions. Tasked with monitoring Yale’s secret societies, Alex uncovers their sinister and extraordinary activities that delve into the occult.
Readers will find a blend of supernatural elements and thriller aspects as Alex navigates her new reality, confronting both the mysteries of her own life and the dark practices of those around her. The narrative explores the complexities of privilege and the hidden dangers lurking beneath the surface of elite society. With its focus on the occult and supernatural, Ninth House offers a unique perspective on the intersection of fantasy and reality, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in the darker side of human nature and ambition.
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“The best fantasy novel I’ve read in years, because it’s about real people… Impossible to put down.” —Stephen King
The smash New York Times bestseller from Leigh Bardugo, a mesmerizing tale of power, privilege, and dark magic set among the Ivy League elite.
Goodreads Choice Award Winner
Locus Finalist
Galaxy “Alex” Stern is the most unlikely member of Yale’s freshman class. Raised in the Los Angeles hinterlands by a hippie mom, Alex dropped out of school early and into a world of shady drug-dealer boyfriends, dead-end jobs, and much, much worse. In fact, by age twenty, she is the sole survivor of a horrific, unsolved multiple homicide. Some might say she’s thrown her life away. But at her hospital bed, Alex is offered a second chance: to attend one of the world’s most prestigious universities on a full ride. What’s the catch, and why her?
Still searching for answers, Alex arrives in New Haven tasked by her mysterious benefactors with monitoring the activities of Yale’s secret societies. Their eight windowless “tombs” are the well-known haunts of the rich and powerful, from high-ranking politicos to Wall Street’s biggest players. But their occult activities are more sinister and more extraordinary than any paranoid imagination might conceive. They tamper with forbidden magic. They raise the dead. And, sometimes, they prey on the living.
Don’t miss the highly-anticipated sequel, Hell Bent.
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