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The Obelisk Gate

N.K. Jemisin

Published 2016 by Orbit · 448 pages

Hugo · 2017

Winner

Nebula · 2017

Finalist
Science Fantasy

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12 award entries · 7 books · 4 wins · 2011–2021

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Synopsis

As a catastrophic Fifth Season descends on the Stillness, Essun shelters in the underground community of Castrima while searching for her kidnapped daughter. But Nassun has found her own path — and her own terrifying power — under the guidance of a Guardian with a hidden agenda. The second book of the Broken Earth trilogy.

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Details

Series
The Broken Earth · Book 2
Author nationality
United States
ISBN
9780316229265