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Series

The Broken Earth

3 books

The Broken Earth series by N. K. Jemisin and N.K. Jemisin has 3 books. Start with The Fifth Season (2015), then read the rest in the order below.

The Broken Earth reading order

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The Fifth Season

N. K. Jemisin

In a world fractured by apocalyptic seasons and societal oppression, three women navigate a desperate fight for survival. One must conceal her earth-shattering abilities while searching for her stolen child, another grapples with a devastating loss and the echoes of past trauma, and a third, a powerful leader, faces the consequences of her choices. As the planet itself groans under the weight of its own destruction, these women's intertwined destinies will determine the fate of a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse. Jemisin masterfully weaves a tale of resilience, prejudice, and the enduring power of hope against overwhelming odds.

FantasyScience FictionDystopian
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The Obelisk Gate

N.K. Jemisin

The world is ending, again, and the fate of civilization rests on Essun's shoulders as she trains under the enigmatic Alabaster Tenring. As the Stillness plunges into an eternal winter, ancient mysteries surrounding the obelisks begin to unravel, converging on a truth that could either save or doom them all. Jemisin masterfully weaves a narrative of survival, loss, and the desperate fight against a dying world, exploring themes of power, legacy, and the cyclical nature of destruction and rebirth.

FantasyEpic FantasyHigh Fantasy
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Cover of The Stone Sky

The Stone Sky

N. K. Jemisin

In the climactic conclusion to an epic saga, a mother and daughter, both wielding immense power, find their paths converging with devastating consequences for their broken world. As the earth continues to fracture and the sky threatens to fall, they must confront not only the cataclysmic forces around them but also the deep wounds of their shared past. This novel masterfully blends intimate emotional turmoil with world-shattering stakes, exploring themes of loss, rage, and the enduring, complex bonds of family. Jemisin's powerful prose delivers a resonant and unforgettable finale, leaving readers to ponder the true cost of survival and the possibility of redemption.

FantasyEpic FantasyScience Fiction