wlreed312's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I enjoyed The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms a quite a lot, but this leaves that in the dust. Taking place ten years after the events of book one, this deals with the repercussions of the end of that book. Jemisin definitely improved her craft between the two books (and she started out damn good), and I also loved the fact that art can be magic in this world. I love Oree as a protagonist, and the fact that her empathy is her strongest and enduring characteristic is wonderful. There were a few twists I really didn't see coming (although I should have with one of them). I think this world and the way it looks at the gods is just great. Can't wait to see how the next book ties in.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Blood, Grief, Mental illness, and Physical abuse
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