N. K. JemisinFiction · Fantasy·b. 1972
The Broken Earth
The Broken Earth
Complete series · 3 booksAbout this series
In a world ravaged by seismic activity, a woman with earth-shaping powers searches for her kidnapped daughter. This epic fantasy trilogy explores survival, oppression, and the power of family bonds against a backdrop of constant geological upheaval.
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct reading order for The Broken Earth series?
The series should be read in publication order: The Fifth Season, followed by The Obelisk Gate, and then The Stone Sky. Each book builds directly on the events of the previous one.
Has The Broken Earth series won any awards?
Each novel in The Broken Earth trilogy won the Hugo Award for Best Novel, making it the only series in history to achieve this distinction for every book.
Is The Broken Earth connected to other N.K. Jemisin series?
The Broken Earth is a standalone trilogy and does not share characters or a universe with N.K. Jemisin's other series, such as The Inheritance Trilogy or The Great Cities series.
Is there a TV or movie adaptation of The Broken Earth?
As of my last update, there are no confirmed film or television adaptations of The Broken Earth series.