The world of "Gideon of the Ninth House" by Tamsin Muir is a universe of starships, distant suns, master swordsmen, brutal politics and lesbian necromancers. Raised by unfriendly, ossified nuns, ancient servants and countless skeletons, Gideon is ready to betray tradition and abandon slavery and the afterlife as the living dead. She sheaths her sword and prepares for a daring escape. But Nemesis has other plans for her. Harrohak Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House and bone witch extraordinaire, rides into battle. The Emperor summoned the heirs of each of the loyal Houses to a mortal duel - a test of intelligence and skill. If Harrohack succeeds, she will become an immortal, all-powerful servant of the God of Resurrection. But no necromancer can act without his knight. Without Gideon's rapier, Harrow will fail and the Ninth House will die out. Of course, some things are better left dead. Contains strong language!