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The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms (Inheritance, #1)

N.K. Jemisin

Start date: April 26, 2012

Discussion: Sci-Fi and Fantasy

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By Tanya · 1 post · 9 views

last updated Apr 26, 2012 11:47AM

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Sep 18, 2016 Carly K rated it it was amazing

I will probably find myself thinking about this book for the rest of my life. It's a complex story of love and lust, obligation and desire. Shortly after the death of her mother, Yeine is called to the court of her estranged maternal grandfather -- a summons she knows is bad news before she even sets out. However, as leader of her people, she embarks on the taxing journey, only to arrive and find the aging monarch, ruler of The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, has appointed her his heir, in competitio ...more

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Sep 19, 2012 Anneford rated it really liked it

Fantastic! I loved the thorough world-building most of all. Sky and it's people felt so rich and complete, I can't wait to dive into the next books for more of them.

I usually prefer a lighter tone, and at first Yeine's total seriousness dragged me down, but once I settled into the overall setting and accepted that no one could be trusted, I was able to flow along with it and enjoy the story.

Beautiful writing and so refreshing to read something so woman-centric. ...more

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Nov 10, 2011 carla rated it liked it

I thought I was going to love this in reading the first chapter. Instead I just really liked it. Some interesting world-building paired with some wooden writing and plotting kept this from being perfect. Still, I enjoyed this and the visions in my head of the world will be with me for a while.

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