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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.
Graphic: Child abuse, Classism, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Murder, Torture, Emotional abuse, Grief, Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Child death, Genocide, Hate crime, and War
Moderate: Confinement, Abandonment, Animal death, and Ableism
Minor: Blood