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A review by savvyrosereads
The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? No
4.0
Rating: 4/5 stars
The second book in the Broken Earth trilogy continues the story of THE FIFTH SEASON.
I am really enjoying this trilogy! This one is a much slower burn than the first, and felt a bit like a filler or bridge novel from book one to two, but there was a great deal of character development and the introduction of new POVs, which I really appreciated. I loved to see the world beginning to fill out, and even though my brain hurts, I feel like I have a slightly better handle on how everything works after this book, which is a good thing.
There are also elements of this book that remind me of Catching Fire and Mockingjay from The Hunger Games series in a way I can’t really explain without spoilers but it’s a very specific and very niche vibe. All in all, I can’t wait for book three!
CW: Murder/death/violence; death of child; injury
The second book in the Broken Earth trilogy continues the story of THE FIFTH SEASON.
I am really enjoying this trilogy! This one is a much slower burn than the first, and felt a bit like a filler or bridge novel from book one to two, but there was a great deal of character development and the introduction of new POVs, which I really appreciated. I loved to see the world beginning to fill out, and even though my brain hurts, I feel like I have a slightly better handle on how everything works after this book, which is a good thing.
There are also elements of this book that remind me of Catching Fire and Mockingjay from The Hunger Games series in a way I can’t really explain without spoilers but it’s a very specific and very niche vibe. All in all, I can’t wait for book three!
CW: Murder/death/violence; death of child; injury
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Medical content, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail