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A review by kingazaz
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
inspiring
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
3.75
Though a bit YA for my tastes, a well-executed fantasy novel with nicely drawn characters and a wildly original setting. One of this work's greatest assets is its departure from traditional fantasy mainstays even as it retains the feel of the genre very well--the main characters have godlike power, the romance subplot is...far more complex than it appears, etc. Slightly prefer Killing Moon