A review by raebo1979
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin

adventurous dark mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

It took me a while to get into the book. Once I solidified in my mind the characters, plots, and timetable it was much better. I liked the surprise twist. This book lost my interest several times and ultimately the world building left me with more questions than answers.