Fantasy
The Obelisk Gate (The Broken Earth, #2)
2016·448 pages
Essun, a powerful orogene, faces moral dilemmas and apocalyptic threats in a broken world. A gripping fantasy exploring oppression and survival.
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Essun, a powerful orogene, faces moral dilemmas and apocalyptic threats in a broken world. A gripping fantasy exploring oppression and survival.
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To summarize, it seems even the best authors can fall victim to Middle Book Syndrome. I still adore N.K. Jemisin, I still think she's a goddess. The Obelisk Gate just didn't do it for me. The first book in this series, The Fifth Season, was just so exciting. It was filled with incredible world-building and a well-paced journey with a complex and likable heroine
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Romance & sex
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Minor romantic elements; no explicit content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violence with graphic depictions of destruction and death.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language throughout the narrative.
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Recurring presence of LGBTQ+ characters and relationships.
Religious content
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Minor references to belief systems; not central to the story.
Magic & witchcraft
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Central fantasy magic system with orogenes wielding earth powers.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Strong themes of systemic oppression and social hierarchy.
Self-harm / suicide
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Brief mentions of despair; no explicit depictions.
Abuse & suffering
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Frequent themes of systemic abuse, coercion, and suffering.
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