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A review by anwade88
The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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
5.0
Just wow. This book sucked me in and I couldn’t put it down. Jemisin is a master at diverse characters, complex world building, and somehow still layering it into a fascinating plot.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Terminal illness, and Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Grief, and War
Minor: Body shaming and Cannibalism