A review by buffy87
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Writing: good, intense world building, kept my interest, a lot of interesting ways to describe things 

Content: complicated, I needed to take notes. Multilayered, you learn as you go what's happening, a fantasy with heavy science element, very long intro but I enjoy the MC.

Asexual: two explicit sex scenes, casual mention of sex, not a lot of physical intimacy 

Recc: higher literacy levels, HS+ but some jr high kids could read it if advanced,

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