"Broken Earth" is a science fiction trilogy written by N.K. Jemisin. The series includes three novels: The Fifth Season, The Obelisk Gate, and The Stone Sky. Set in a world plagued by catastrophic geological events, it explores themes of oppression, survival, and the complexities of power dynamics among different groups of people. The story follows Essun, a woman with the ability to control seismic activity, as she navigates a society that fears and marginalizes individuals like her, known as orogenes. The trilogy has received critical acclaim, winning multiple Hugo Awards and highlighting issues of race, gender, and environmentalism.