This was my second read of The Fifth Season, which is the first book in a science fiction trilogy by N.K. Jemisin. This novel is extremely well-lauded, and it's easy to understand why. Jemisin has packed a LOT into this! 

A world in which a fifth weather 'season' happens every once in a while, bringing an apolyptic nightmare upon the human race. The Earth in this book is volatile and angry, furious at how he has been treated by humans. The book also deals with themes of slavery and racial inequality, as a 'lesser' race of people are used to try and control the Earth and the seasons. 

 

It's imaginative, intensive, and queer, I mean what else do you want really? I can't wait to finish the trilogy this year!