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

5.0

Lawdy lawd. Impeccable.


“Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall; Death is the fifth, and master of all. -Arctic Proverb” (149)

“This is what you are at the vein, this small and petty creature. This is the bedrock of your life. Father Earth is right to despise you, but do not be ashamed. You may be a monster, but you are also great.” (232)

“This is why she hates Alabaster: not because he is more powerful, not even because he is crazy, but because he refuses to allow her any of the polite fictions and unspoken truths that have kept her comfortable, and safe, for years.” (348)