pickI always enjoy a Jemisin book and this was no exception. This was an interesting world where gods are enslaved by mortals and an outsider must find a way to survive among the cutthroat political elite. I've seen some criticisms because this is one of Jemisin's earlier works but I enjoyed it anyways. The first in a trilogy but stands alone well.
“I am not as I once was. They have done this to me, broken me open and torn out my heart. I do not know who I am anymore.
pickBook 3 follows Sieh the god of Childhood. His interactions with mortals and other gods as his nature changed was magnificent.
This does not specifically impact my review, but I audiobooked the previous 2 in the series & in my opinion audio is the way to go, the formatting & nature of the book: a vast story of gods, godlings & their impact on mortals; lends it well to oral storytelling, it feels like hearing a secret mythology around a campfire
pickReally enjoyed this. The POV character is blind but can see the gods magic, it‘s not a cure all & I appreciated the consideration given for how her life was impacted, the steps she had to take to maneuver the world around her & the accommodations she needed. The worldbuilding is still perfect & I was excited when it started coming together more directly with the plot & characters from the first book.
pickJemisin is a genius as always, loved this view of the gods and the metaphysical, the female lead civilizations, the nuances between tribes, the balance of love & violence.it won‘t be my favorite of hers, but the world building is still immaculate.
pickI loved this book more than the first one in the trilogy. I fell in love with the characters and even cried a bit.
pickOh I have liked everything I have read so far from N. K. Jemisin. This was not as good as broken earth. But extremely solid and I cannot wait to read the next one.
