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Synopsis
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 at Yale and is tasked with monitoring the mysterious activities of its secret societies—well-known haunts of the rich and powerful whose occult rituals are more sinister, and more real, than anyone admits.
Ninth House: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Contains graphic violence, sexual assault references, drug use, strong language, and disturbing occult imagery. The protagonist has a traumatic past involving abuse and addiction. Dark, mature content throughout.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include sexual assault, graphic violence, gore, substance abuse, and murder (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
College-age readers will be gripped by the dark mystery of Yale's occult secret societies and a fierce outsider protagonist investigating supernatural crimes.