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A review by savvyrosereads
The Stone Sky by N.K. Jemisin
adventurous
challenging
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Rating: 3/5 stars
The conclusion to the BROKEN EARTH trilogy.
There was a lot to enjoy about this trilogy: the concept was fascinating, the writing was beautiful, and several of the characters were really complex and interesting. Unfortunately, I felt like this third book fell pretty flat, especially when compared with the rest of the series.
I don’t mind a slow burn, but this one took forever to get going, and even once it did I felt like so much was left unsaid or open-ended. I really didn’t like the ending and don’t feel like it was anywhere close to the payoff I was expecting after the first two books.
In short, I’d still recommend this trilogy and I’m glad I read it, but can’t help feeling a bit let down.
CW: Violence; gore; death; injury; pregnancy; slavery
The conclusion to the BROKEN EARTH trilogy.
There was a lot to enjoy about this trilogy: the concept was fascinating, the writing was beautiful, and several of the characters were really complex and interesting. Unfortunately, I felt like this third book fell pretty flat, especially when compared with the rest of the series.
I don’t mind a slow burn, but this one took forever to get going, and even once it did I felt like so much was left unsaid or open-ended. I really didn’t like the ending and don’t feel like it was anywhere close to the payoff I was expecting after the first two books.
In short, I’d still recommend this trilogy and I’m glad I read it, but can’t help feeling a bit let down.
CW: Violence; gore; death; injury; pregnancy; slavery
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Slavery, Violence, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail