The Recurring Cast
Broken Earth book 1 · 2015

The Fifth Season

Broken Earth book 1 by N. K. Jemisin

Epic and high fantasyDystopian and post-apocalyptic

Essun, an orogene hiding her powers in a small town, comes home to find her son dead and her daughter gone. At the same moment, a great rift tears the continent apart, beginning a Season that may never end.

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Book facts

Author
N. K. Jemisin
Series
Broken Earth, book 1 of 3
Published
2015
Setting
Set in invented worlds
Characters charted
3
Chart confidence
High

Who is in The Fifth Season

3 recurring or key characters from N. K. Jemisin’s chart. Introduces Essun, Alabaster and Hoa.

Lead 1

  • EssunFirst appearanceOrogene searching for her daughter

Major 2

  • AlabasterFirst appearancePowerful orogene
  • HoaFirst appearanceStrange child

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