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A review by jdscott50
The World We Make by N.K. Jemisin
adventurous
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? It's complicated
5.0
The sequel to The City We Became starts at the impasse that ended that story. The five boroughs and NYC, pronounced Neek, are keeping the peace while staring at Staten Island's control by the Women in White. A new threat emerges in a Trump-like mayoral candidate who seeks to make New York City Great Again. His campaign isn't the only threat. Padmini loses her internship and possibly her legal status in the US. The Bronx may lose her brownstone. After an attack in NY shows cracks in their powers and defenses, they must find the higher power that threatens their entire reality.
We see more of Neek in this story which I appreciated. He was such a force in the short story and opening of the first book. Here we see villains that mirror our everyday existence, from gentrification to white violence against communities. Interesting twist in the end with the multiverse and funny Lovecraftian horror joke. Looks like this will be a duology, but this has been fabulous series.
We see more of Neek in this story which I appreciated. He was such a force in the short story and opening of the first book. Here we see villains that mirror our everyday existence, from gentrification to white violence against communities. Interesting twist in the end with the multiverse and funny Lovecraftian horror joke. Looks like this will be a duology, but this has been fabulous series.