" But it is one thing to resolve to die, quite another to actually carry out that resolve in the midst of dying" 
 I came into this book apprehensive as it had to follow up The Fifth Season , and I'm pretty sure no one wants to follow up that book. I mean, have you read The Fifth Season ? of course you have, that's why your here, so you know what I mean when I say- big act to follow. 
 I found The Obelisk Gate failed in meeting my expectations of its shortfall. 
 It was amazing. 
 Where The Fifth Season introduced us to the dystopian world of Roggas and Guardians, stone eaters and obelisks, comm's and nodes, The Obelisk Gate took that platform and built an empire (view spoiler)[ (an empire in a rogga powered geode no doubt, but an empire nonetheless) (hide spoiler)]. 
 Needless to say I loved this book. The world building and character's remain strong, the plot is complex and Jemisin isn't shy about dragging her characters through hell and back. which I loved. 
 Again I struggled to find issues with this book. 
 Overall, a strong sequel in this earth shattering series. 
 I have pre-ordered the next instalment.