A review by ceridwen33
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin

challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book is beautifully executed from a craft perspective, it was just so dark and depressing that I cried multiple times. I did decide to continue the series, but it was a brutal book to push through during a pandemic.
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