The Fifth Season

Brief Summary

How do you survive in a world that’s constantly trying to kill you? "The Fifth Season" unfolds in a dying land where apocalyptic earthquakes, or "Seasons," are routine. Jemisin weaves together three gripping narratives—one about a mother on a desperate search, another about a girl learning to wield dangerous powers, and a third about a woman grappling with the world’s cruel hierarchy. With its bold structure and powerful themes of oppression, survival, and resilience, this Hugo Award-winning novel doesn’t just tell a story, it shifts how you see the world.