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

adventurous dark mysterious sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Interesting characters and a well constructed fantasy world serve to explore a character fully.

While I found the book engaging, the use of second person POV and present tense is jarring, and is a choice I personally didn't enjoy.