A review by coffinfinite
The Broken Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 A dazzling sequel to The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, The Broken Kingdoms builds on and expands the lore and world of the first book while also delivering another heart wrenching story of Gods, mortals, love and betrayal. Following Oree, a blind woman who can see magic, we are plunged into a chaotic nightmare of cults, violence and conspiracy that she must overcome or perish. Oree is as compelling a protagonist as Yeine from the first book, and her blindness is used by the author to create mystery through soundscape descriptions accentuated by the occasional flurry of magical “vision”, which adds a great deal of depth and intrigue to the story. I read The Broken Kingdoms in two intense sessions and was captivated from start to finish, and I can’t wait to read the final book in the trilogy.
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