Every now and then you come across a great story that holds your attention and you are hopeful that you have found a new series to look forward to. On rare occasions you come across a story that is told in such a way that makes you feel ......different compared to reading other stories. 
 This is one of those rare occasions. 
 There is something about the way Jemisin writes, and I don't know how to explain it, but she finds a way with the small insignificant things, or casual conversations that just make it seem so real, you fall into the story and it stops being a book you're reading and story you are absorbing. I have read loads of fantasy books where they talk about peoples before writing remembering their history and the story teller holding the village spellbound with their story telling skills. That is Jemisin's skill. 
 Wonderful read, the world building, the interaction, the characters, all just bloody well written. For a dark story, there isn't much to be cheerful about in this world, there is always just a crack of hope to be bothered to wake up tomorrow. Certainly my favourite book so far this year. 
 Recommended.