I forget how I found this series. I think it was during a brief period where I had just finished reading a number of romance novels and wanted some fantasy to read. Once I started reading this series, I was pulled in and just had to read the next one!
The first book, The Fifth Season, is written from Essun's point of view. It starts in the present with the horrific murder of her son and kidnapping of her daughter by her husband, but as she travels through her destroyed world, she also tells the reader about her past.
The middle book, The Obelisk Gate, is when her past and present collides at what she considers to be her new home. This is when she discovers that no matter where she goes, politics will always be affecting her. We also hear from Nassun what happened when her father kidnapped her and afterwards.
In this stunning conclusion of the series, The Stone Sky, it is told in several different voices. The voice of Hoa, speaks of his and indeed, the earth's past. Nassun has been forced to grow up all too quickly in this fifth season and we find out what choices she makes when she is pushed to the edge. Will her mother's love for her win her over or will she decide that everything must be cleansed?
I really liked this fantasy series! Although I'm not normally into something this gritty, it is nowhere near as gritty as The Game of Thrones. I thought it was a good balance. I found the last book a little heavy as she explores several serious topics all at once. It was fascinating how she used the different voices to intertwine the stories and lessons, so it didn't necessarily come off as heavy handed as it could have. She also tied up all the loose threads by the end of the book, which was amazing. I highly suggest this series for all fantasy fans!
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