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Nona the Ninth is a 2022 science fantasy novel by New Zealand author Tamsyn Muir, published by Tor Books. It is the third installment in The Locked Tomb series, following Gideon the Ninth and Harrow the Ninth. The narrative shifts focus to a new protagonist named Nona, a young woman with a mysterious past living on a besieged planet with characters Camilla Hect and Palamedes Sextus. The story explores themes of identity, necromancy, and interplanetary war as the characters prepare for the arrival of a divine entity.
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Do I need to read Gideon the Ninth and Harrow the Ninth before reading Nona the Ninth?
Yes, Nona the Ninth is the third book in the Locked Tomb series by Tamsyn Muir, and it relies heavily on the events of the previous two novels. The narrative directly continues the unresolved plot threads from the end of Harrow the Ninth.
Who is the main protagonist of Nona the Ninth?
Unlike the first two books, the protagonist of Nona the Ninth is a new character named Nona, who is heavily implied to be a soul placed into a different body. The story follows her as she navigates life on the besieged, war-torn planet of New Rho.
When was Nona the Ninth released?
Nona the Ninth was published in September 2022 by Tordotcom Publishing. It was released as a hardcover, ebook, and audiobook, serving as the penultimate book in the sci-fi fantasy series.
Is Nona the Ninth a space opera?
Yes, the series blends elements of space opera, military science fiction, and dark fantasy. Nona the Ninth features invading necromantic cohorts, a giant blue sphere in the sky, and intergalactic military conflicts central to its plot.
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