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

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

4.5

one of the best series openers i’ve read in a very long time. the influences of morrison and butler are so evident and make this one especially gut wrenching for fans of those two.
nearly from the moment syenite mentions forced childbearing you know how the book will end.
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