Questions About The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms (Inheritance, #1)

by N.K. Jemisin (Goodreads Author)

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Would this book be appropriate for a (high reading level) 6th grader?

Lilith Johnson

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Is the whole series connected in one way or another or is it a separate book series?

Cameron All 3 books in the trilogy take place in the same world in chronological order, so reading them out of order causes major spoilers for the previous bo…moreAll 3 books in the trilogy take place in the same world in chronological order, so reading them out of order causes major spoilers for the previous books. There are overlapping characters and plot points, and actions in one book have consequences in the next. For the most part there is not a continuous plot between the books, but you could argue that there is a continuous narrative surrounding how the fictional world changes over time due to the combined events of the books.(less)

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If I didn't like Fifth Season (I thought it was too simplistic) might I like The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms? It seems to have court intrigue, which I love.

cc It's a very political story. I haven't read The Fifth Season, so I can't compare the two, but I think it's definitely worth a try.…moreIt's a very political story. I haven't read The Fifth Season, so I can't compare the two, but I think it's definitely worth a try.(less)

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I know I definitely missed something, but I was very confused with the inheritance competition 'rules'. Why was Yiene the one who got to choose who was the next heir? I was under the impression that Relad, Sciminia, and Yiene were supposed to try and kill each other to see who was heir. I was confused why they never tried to kill each other or why at the end it was just assumed that Yiene got to be the one to choose..

cc It was very unclear. I think that, essentially, Yiene was chosen as a sacrificial lamb of sorts. A member of the royal family had to die in order to i…moreIt was very unclear. I think that, essentially, Yiene was chosen as a sacrificial lamb of sorts. A member of the royal family had to die in order to imbue the new ruler with the power to rule the country. But beyond that ... I honestly found this book very confusing and unclear.(less)

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Tell me, is the romance strong with this one? And, if so what are we talking about? Love triangles? Two guys and a girl? Two girls and a guy? Three guys? Three girls? Pls. for the love of goodness say there is NO love triangle, this book sounds way too fascinating!

Kathy Randall It’s not so much love triangles as multiple Venn diagrams of relationships with corresponding tangents.

That being said, the main drama is based upon …moreIt’s not so much love triangles as multiple Venn diagrams of relationships with corresponding tangents.

That being said, the main drama is based upon a historical primary love triplet (not even a triangle) but there isn’t the corresponding angst that defines that trope.

The MC is a woman, and there are multiple people who pursue her for various reasons. (less)

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