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The Obelisk Gate

N. K. Jemisin (2016)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages444 (Chunky (400-600))
Series/the-broken-earth" #
SettingSecondary World
CSM age18+
Goodreads4.28/5 (200159)
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Content levels

ViolenceGraphic
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

graphic violencedeath of childgenocidemass deathslaverychild harmmental illness (depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, psychosis)war

Positive tags

found familymentor figurechosen familyhealing arcredemption arc

Tropes

Morally Gray ProtagonistAncient Evil ReturnsHard Magic SystemForbidden MagicLost CivilizationAncient ArtifactRebellionGrimdarkReluctant HeroEmpire

Themes

survivalpower and corruptioncolonialismidentitysacrifice

Synopsis

Explore The Obelisk Gate by N. K. Jemisin, a Hugo-winning epic fantasy about survival, ancient power, and a world trapped in endless catastrophe.

Tags

Apocalyptic FantasyLiterary FantasyScience FantasyAfrofuturism