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A review by micareads123
The Stone Sky by N.K. Jemisin
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A fantastic conclusion to a fantastic series!
Immediately upon finishing this book, I had to flip back through certain chapters and sit for 30 minutes to puzzle things out. Honestly, I’m still puzzling some things out, but I’m not mad about it.
The book simultaneously provides the backstory needed to tie up all of the loose ends and gives us a conclusion to the running plot that we’ve been following from the first book. It had me looking back at the first two and seeing them in a new light, understanding them better as new information was revealed.
This incredibly multifaceted series, while thrilling to read, offers a lot of valuable insight into our societal structure and history of colonialism. But the exploration of complex issues doesn’t stop there; it also tackles the parent-child relationship in its many forms, the lasting impact of grief and loss, and the value of unlearning “truths” we’ve been sold for generations. The series also earned my admiration for its unique use of narrative perspective that is masterfully executed.
Definitely a new favourite series for me and one I can see myself reading again in the future!
Immediately upon finishing this book, I had to flip back through certain chapters and sit for 30 minutes to puzzle things out. Honestly, I’m still puzzling some things out, but I’m not mad about it.
The book simultaneously provides the backstory needed to tie up all of the loose ends and gives us a conclusion to the running plot that we’ve been following from the first book. It had me looking back at the first two and seeing them in a new light, understanding them better as new information was revealed.
This incredibly multifaceted series, while thrilling to read, offers a lot of valuable insight into our societal structure and history of colonialism. But the exploration of complex issues doesn’t stop there; it also tackles the parent-child relationship in its many forms, the lasting impact of grief and loss, and the value of unlearning “truths” we’ve been sold for generations. The series also earned my admiration for its unique use of narrative perspective that is masterfully executed.
Definitely a new favourite series for me and one I can see myself reading again in the future!