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A review by emilyplun
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, Forced institutionalization, Grief, and Classism
Moderate: Bullying, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, and Violence
Minor: Body horror, Suicidal thoughts, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Stalking, and Pregnancy
I'm not being overly cautious with all the CW labels; there are a LOT of really heavy themes in this book