Jade City by Fonda Lee

I’m glad I finally got around to starting the Green Bone Saga. I attempted to read it years ago, but I wasn’t in the right mood. 

Synopsis

Jade City is a complex urban fantasy novel about clans, families, and gangs. It has a unique magic system, centring on the use of jade. 

Review of Jade City

It is quite dense with a heavy focus on business and politics. Sometimes, my attention would drift, but then something would happen, and I’d be invested again. 

I eventually enjoyed all the different POVs, but it took a while because there were so many. Shae, Hilo and Anden had great character arcs. 

By the end, though, everything came together epically. The buildup was worth the wait. 

I’m excited to read Jade War next. 

My Rating: 3.5/5

Expected Publication: 9 September 2025

Thank you to Orbit for sending me the reprint editions in exchange for an honest review. 

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