A review by aardwyrm
The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
5.0
I've never not loved a Jemisin book, but this is a new height of craft for her. I've been to New York all of once, but you still feel the place in your bones even as a despised tourist. The ramping of tension, the unfolding of worldbuilding, and the balance of fright are all masterful.
Graphic: Racial slurs, Emotional abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Violence, Body horror, and Sexual assault
Minor: Ableism, Abortion, Addiction, Alcoholism, Antisemitism, Sexism, Police brutality, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Islamophobia, and Homophobia