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

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

3.5

Well written with a strong and unique fantasy concept. Didn't fit my personal taste, though. It was difficult to get into the story, since you're thrown in the action with barely any explanation of the world or the language being used. Sometimes gripping, other times exhausting to read.