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I read this back in 2014, but barely remembered any of it when I picked it up for a second reading in 2019. It's great, and I don't think I've been as impressed by an author's first fantasy novel since Brandon Sanderson's Elantris.
And, as with Sanderson's Mistborn, this book takes place in a world where, far in the past, the "heroes" won, and the world deals with the aftermath. In this case, Itempas, the god of light, has defeated his brother Nahadoth, the god of darkness, and three of the gods ...more
And, as with Sanderson's Mistborn, this book takes place in a world where, far in the past, the "heroes" won, and the world deals with the aftermath. In this case, Itempas, the god of light, has defeated his brother Nahadoth, the god of darkness, and three of the gods ...more
Jemisin is such a breath of fresh air. I love the unique, complex, distinct worlds and characters she creates, often investigating themes and subjects that much of genre fiction avoids.
The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms done this fantastically, focusing on entrenched power and slavery, unlike so much fantasy there is no shining beacon of light here, no rightious kingdom fighting an evil empire. Instead we get a world full of real, complex characters, each with their own motivations and boundries they ...more
The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms done this fantastically, focusing on entrenched power and slavery, unlike so much fantasy there is no shining beacon of light here, no rightious kingdom fighting an evil empire. Instead we get a world full of real, complex characters, each with their own motivations and boundries they ...more
Wow, a really enjoyable quick read. A single family holds sway over a whole planet, ruling through the power of leashed gods. When the current head of the family nears the end of his reign and the time of succession arrives, which of his heirs should succeed? What happens to the humanity of the ruling elite when they can harness and unleash the power of gods at will? And what if the gods have their own desires? Amid these questions a wildcard is thrown into the mix: a new heir is introduced, one
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Was interesting to read this shortly after The Goblin Emperor, since both involve a young person from the edges of the empire being brought to the capitol and placed in the line of succession. I liked this one better, as the narrator was much more in control of her story. This one will reward re-reading, as there are aspects of the narration which are unreliable.
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