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

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad 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

4.5

I feel like I’m gonna throw up I’m so sad

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, and Classism