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

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

Truly, the brilliance of this series cannot be overstated. Like any second installment in a trilogy, this book could have easily plateaued, but it didn’t. The added perspective of additional points of view kept the plot engaging (and, per the norm for this series apparently) heartbreaking.
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