The Stone Sky

It has felt like an age since I was entirely engrossed by a book series, but The Broken Earth trilogy had me from beginning to end and what an end! Maybe There's an expectation for things to expand out in this last volume considering the enormity of the quest, but N.K. Jemisin still keeps it centred on the complicated and emotional story of a mother and daughter and their own personal quests to create a world better than the one they were born into. Coming from different perspectives, conflict is an easy route to take, but Jemisin infuses it with much more humanity and a great understanding of that familial relationship where love, hurt and enmity exist in the same space. The greater world changing events are certainly a big part of this last volume, but it's the emotional core that is teased out between that had me thoroughly enjoying the story and being highly satisfied with the conclusion.
Overall I thought the whole trilogy was very good - unique, great characters and a highly enjoyable to read all around.