Fantasy
The Obelisk Gate
2016·410 pages
In a shattered world, Essun searches for her powerful daughter Nassun, whose choices could doom or save all. A gripping science fantasy of survival and trauma.
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In a shattered world, Essun searches for her powerful daughter Nassun, whose choices could doom or save all. A gripping science fantasy of survival and trauma.
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Far away, her daughter Nassun is growing in power -- and her choices will break the world. N. K. Jemisin's award winning trilogy continues in the sequel to The Fifth Season.
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Romance & sex
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Minor romantic elements; brief mentions of relationships, mostly fade-to-black.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violence with graphic depictions of destruction and death; central to plot.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language, recurring but not pervasive.
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 as part of the world.
Religious content
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Minor religious themes tied to cultural beliefs, not central.
Magic & witchcraft
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Magic is a defining element; orogeny and supernatural powers drive the story.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Strong themes of systemic oppression, power dynamics, and societal collapse.
Self-harm / suicide
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Brief mentions of despair and ideation, not central or graphic.
Abuse & suffering
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Frequent depictions of systemic cruelty, child abuse, and coercion; key to narrative.
Other
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