The Fifth Season

by N.K. Jemisin The first time I read this I hadn't read much fantasy. Having read and enjoyed a bunch now this still stands out. I also hadn't read _The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas_. Having that context - that the conversation about "who are you willing to sacrifice" has this history of being explored through sci-fi - added another layer. The standout things for me are the world-building and…