The Fifth Season: Rebirth of a Broken World
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Tag: Fantasy
Why is the Fifth Season so Good?
Why Is This Book So Good? I’m currently around 75% through the The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin, and I’ve been pondering why it has received such high acclaim. The fact that it won the prestigious Hugo Award, the top … Continue reading Why is the Fifth Season so Good?
Review of The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton
The Belles In the world of The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton, almost all people are gray. But a few are full of color, and they have the ability to modify other people’s appearances, from skin color to hairstyles to bone … Continue reading Review of The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton
Review of Skyward by Joe Henderson
A Gravity-Defying Tragedy Unfolds Firstly, let me express that I thoroughly enjoyed Skyward. It was a captivating read with excellent visuals, making it a satisfying overall experience. Now, let’s delve into the plot. Spoilers ahead!!! The story begins with a … Continue reading Review of Skyward by Joe Henderson
Guardians and Orogenes: Navigating Power Dynamics in The Fifth Season
These are my thoughts on the book The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin up to the part of the story where Damaya is on her way to the fulcrum so that she can be trained to use her abilities. Earlier, … Continue reading Guardians and Orogenes: Navigating Power Dynamics in The Fifth Season
Implicit Bias: Reading Between the Lines in The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin
These are my reflections on the book The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin up to page 70-something. A noticeable aspect of the book is the robust social caste structure within this world. This is quite evident. Individuals are inherently assigned … Continue reading Implicit Bias: Reading Between the Lines in The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin
Review of Shadowshaper by Daniel José Older
Shadowshaper by Daniel José Older Shadowshaper by Daniel José Older is a fantasy novel set in an urban setting about a young teenage Afro-Latino girl named Sierra who finds out that there’s a world around her in which paintings come … Continue reading Review of Shadowshaper by Daniel José Older
Review of Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
Children of Blood and Bone From the very first chapter of Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi, I was drawn in. I was immediately pulled into a world filled with magic, oppression, and the resilience of the human … Continue reading Review of Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
Sibling Relationships, Growth, and Societal Themes in Children of Blood and Bone
Sibling Relationships I think it’s interesting how sibling relationships are focused on in this book. Zelie and Tzain have a very close relationship. They are always there for each other, and they always have each other’s backs. Amari and Inan … Continue reading Sibling Relationships, Growth, and Societal Themes in Children of Blood and Bone
Gazing off into Space 