A review by chimamas
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

| I really enjoyed it. Definitely some trigger warnings for child loss, which happens literally in the first chapter. The Earth based magic system and the whole world building really forced me to read closely, which was great! I tend to skim while reading and that would have been very difficult for this book. This author is a very prolific author and it definitely shows. It was written beautifully and I loved the way the author weaved in and out between the various character POVs. A very solid 9/10 for the twists and amazing narrative, would definitely recommend.