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The Broken Earth Trilogy

by N.K. Jemisin · The Broken Earth #1

2018 · 1424 pages · Orbit

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In a world plagued by cataclysmic seismic events, a devastating new catastrophe tears the continent apart—and with it, the fragile threads holding society together. At the heart of this apocalyptic trilogy are unforgettable characters whose lives intersect across timelines and mysteries, bound by powers both ancient and terrifying. Jemisin weaves an absolutely gripping tale of survival, revenge, and resistance that will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about power, oppression, and what it means to break a world in order to save it. This is epic, immersive storytelling at its finest—a complete journey that earns every one of its accolades.

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