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A review by krisheiney
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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
5.0
This book blew me away and made me immediately want to pick up Broken Earth #2. Jemisin expertly builds up a shattered and complex world and left me eager to find out more about its mysteries. Beautifully rendered, with important reflections on our world at its core.
Graphic: Physical abuse and Death
Moderate: Child death