The Fifth Season

Imagine what it'd be like if Maya Angelou wrote an epic fantasy story! You'd get The Fifth Season! Jemisin immerses us in a world of epic fantasy with a twinge of sci-fi, and a dash of the poetic, lyrical prose that Maya Angelou is known for.
The story, written from three different character POVs, switches from 2nd person and 3rd person limited (with a leaning toward near omniscient.) I know, it sounds strange... but for some reason, through Jemison's magical way with words, this writing style works!
The writing style, the characters, and the world building are masterfully done in this heartbreaking tale of life in a post-apocalyptic fantasy world.
I would not recommend this book for young readers. There are many adult-oriented scenes that include extreme violence, profanity, and sexual situations.