The Fifth Season

This book is a bit of a difficult read at first. There are three character narratives, one in second person present, the other two in third person present. Each character is an orogene, someone who can move or stay geophysical forces like earthquakes and volcanos. Through them, we learn what it is to be an orogene in three different circumstances. First, you are young and your gift (or curse) is first discovered, you are taken to the Fulcrum, where you are assigned a Guardian who has often abusive control over you. Second, you are halfway through your orogene training in the controlled environment that is none too pleasant. But now you're outside the Fulcrum on a journey and have to use your gift. Third, when you live with your gift hidden from everyone, or as hidden as possible. (Sorry, it's quite by accident that I began writing in 2nd person). None of these situations is pleasant. It turns out being an orogene isn't pleasant.

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