A review by b_lownds127
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin

adventurous challenging dark mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I don't know how to describe this book or series - I don't know how to adequately explain that this series says more about motherhood and trauma than any parenting book I've ever read. I don't know how to quantify or categorize it... so I won't atempt to. I will simply tell you that I listened to it as an audio book and this remains the only book I was unable to listen to on my commute because I was crying too hard to see before the first chapter had concluded. I couldn't listen to this and drive safely at the same time. It is that powerful. 
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