Ninth House Novel by Leigh Bardugo

*Ninth House* by Leigh Bardugo is a dark fantasy novel set at Yale University, where the secretive and powerful houses of the school practice occult magic. The story follows Alex Stern, a troubled young woman who is recruited by the mysterious Ninth House to oversee the magical societies. As she navigates the dangerous world of magic, betrayal, and dark secrets, Alex becomes entangled in a murder investigation that threatens to expose the hidden power structures of the university. The novel blends magic, mystery, and a touch of horror, exploring themes of trauma, power, and identity.