A review by law125
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin

adventurous mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The Fifth Season was a joy to read, with genre-bending appeals to science fiction and fantasy. Jemisin’s powerful command of language and narrative gave me tremendous confidence as she led me through her strangely doomed world.