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A review by dkranenburg99
The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
“Whether you live or die is irrelevant. You are Arameri, and like all of us, you will serve.”
After completing the masterpiece that is The Broken Earth Trilogy, I knew I had to check out the rest of what NK Jemisin has to offer and her debut did not disappoint. A succession fraught with gods and magic? Sign me up. Jemisin's authorial voice continues to draw me in and get a few solid laughs from me, the main character's internal monologue was so fun and never grew stale. This is a book where I can say it was the right length for the story it is telling. I'm interested to see where this trilogy goes.
Graphic: Religious bigotry and Slavery
Moderate: Sexual assault, War, Xenophobia, and Sexual violence
Minor: Self harm and Pedophilia