A review by albernikolauras
The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin

adventurous challenging dark 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

5.0

This was just an excellent book and I didn't give it enough credit when I read it for the first time a couple years ago. N. K. Jemisin has such a way of words, it wrecks me every time I read one of her books. It picks up where Book 1 left off and there is no room to breathe. Essun is just such a captivating character. Jemisin's way of writing with both humor and stone cold bluntness matches the world she created so world. I meant to interrupt this book halfway through and I just couldn't stop.

Now if only I would pick up the last book....
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