This was an incredible end to an incredible series. Jemisin continues to provide beautiful new views of the depth and history of the Stillness. She shares much more of the reason behind the way the world is how it is and what exactly is going on with all of the Deadciv items we've seen. On top of all of this world building is the resolution of a family story that is every bit as touching as the world is deep. The prejudices that have cost Essun so much are refocused and given the treatment and conclusion they deserve. It is in this examination that Jemisin draws the parallels with the real world, and one can only hope that it will not take the end of the world to encourage people to put aside the reasons they hate and fear others.