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

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

This book does NOT shy away from the horrors of slavery and genocide and war. Pay attention to the content warnings. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Grief, Murder, War, Classism

Moderate: Ableism, Animal death, Confinement, Abandonment

Minor: Blood