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

challenging dark sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Great to see a new, innovative form of "magic." It feels very fresh. Hard to read in parts due to the suffering of children, and the tone is occasionally a bit stilted.