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In Jade War, the sequel to the World Fantasy Award-winning novel Jade City, the Kaul siblings battle rival clans for honor and control over an Asia-inspired fantasy metropolis.
On the island of Kekon, the Kaul family is locked in a violent feud for control of the capital city and the supply of magical jade that endows trained Green Bone warriors with supernatural powers th ...more
On the island of Kekon, the Kaul family is locked in a violent feud for control of the capital city and the supply of magical jade that endows trained Green Bone warriors with supernatural powers th ...more
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July 23rd 2019
by Orbit
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Jul 13, 2019
Petrik
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it was amazing
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Asian-inspired, Urban, & Gangster fantasy fans
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Absolutely amazing; Jade War was a brilliantly compelling sequel filled with skillfully-written characterizations and tension-packed action scenes.
I buddy read this novel with four other readers of different ethnicities—TS, Emma, Jenia, and Nils—living in different parts of the world and all of us pretty much agreed that we were both in love with a ...more
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Absolutely amazing; Jade War was a brilliantly compelling sequel filled with skillfully-written characterizations and tension-packed action scenes.
I buddy read this novel with four other readers of different ethnicities—TS, Emma, Jenia, and Nils—living in different parts of the world and all of us pretty much agreed that we were both in love with a ...more

I thought books were for enjoyment, not emotional trauma

600 pages of being blown away by this breathtaking installment in a phenomenal series. This was everything I hoped it to be and more. Fonda Lee is such an incredible story writer. The plot building and story line were so intelligent and enthralling. It’s no lighthearted read though, it’ll play with your heart and might leave you in shambles.
This was definitely more political than book 1. Power struggle continues between two rival clans over control of magical jade. But this time, there’re threat ...more
This was definitely more political than book 1. Power struggle continues between two rival clans over control of magical jade. But this time, there’re threat ...more

Sixteen months have passed since the violent and tragic events of Jade City and the No Peak Clan are far from safe. But it’s not just the Clans at war. The outside world wants in. Jade is a commodity right at the top of everybody’s list and they’re willing to pay for it, in bundles of cash or oceans of blood. Trying to prevent foreign governments, criminal gangs, smugglers, street thugs and everyone in between from taking what doesn’t belong to them makes for interesting alliances, underhand pol
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I received a review copy of Jade War in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank Fonda Lee and Orbit Books for the opportunity.
Jade War continues the brilliantly addictive and engaging oriental urban fantasy gangster narrative that started with Jade City. The novel is a mixture of the finest elements seen in crime cinema such as the family loyalty and honour from Copolla’s The Godfather and the political unrest and uncomfortable moments of To’s Election series. Intertwine that with s ...more
Jade War continues the brilliantly addictive and engaging oriental urban fantasy gangster narrative that started with Jade City. The novel is a mixture of the finest elements seen in crime cinema such as the family loyalty and honour from Copolla’s The Godfather and the political unrest and uncomfortable moments of To’s Election series. Intertwine that with s ...more

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Actual rating: 4.5 Stars
“The clan was not just people and jade and money. It was an idea, a legacy that connected the pats with the present and the future. The family’s strength was a promise.”
🌟 Disclaimer: I received a finished proof of Jade War in exchange for an honest review and my participation in a blog tour.
🌟 Often times we as readers hear about the middle book syndrome and we have all experienced the sec ...more
Actual rating: 4.5 Stars
“The clan was not just people and jade and money. It was an idea, a legacy that connected the pats with the present and the future. The family’s strength was a promise.”
🌟 Disclaimer: I received a finished proof of Jade War in exchange for an honest review and my participation in a blog tour.
🌟 Often times we as readers hear about the middle book syndrome and we have all experienced the sec ...more

Jul 13, 2019
TS Chan
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Jade War is a magnificent sequel that brilliantly showcases the immense potential of urban fantasy, without resorting to typical mythological elements.
The author mentioned in the acknowledgements about the "seemingly impossible task of following up the biggest, most ambitious novel" she's ever written with "an even bigger and more ambitious novel". If that's the case, Fonda Lee has then achieved the seemingly impossible as th ...more
Jade War is a magnificent sequel that brilliantly showcases the immense potential of urban fantasy, without resorting to typical mythological elements.
The author mentioned in the acknowledgements about the "seemingly impossible task of following up the biggest, most ambitious novel" she's ever written with "an even bigger and more ambitious novel". If that's the case, Fonda Lee has then achieved the seemingly impossible as th ...more

Feb 26, 2018
Alienor ✘ French Frowner ✘
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I regularly wake up in the dead of night thinking about how this book is probably gonna destroy me in the best way possible, so I guess all's good 🤷♀️
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Many of you may know that Jade City is my favourite book of all time. And not just ‘one of my favourite books’ – Jade City is the favourite book. And now I find myself in the strange and unexpected position of finding a new favourite book of all time. I have loved Jade City so passionately for years that I never gave thought to the possibility that it would be dethroned so soon. It’s not often you read a book where the second book, the middle book of a trilogy no less, is undoubtedly better than
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I'm still so in awe of the depth and detail that's gone into this series. It kind of floors me and I respect Fonda Lee so much. 😍I will say I preferred Jade City as it felt more emotional, plus there were street fights and more sibling bickering (I just! I like!) and I felt connected. Jade War was politics heavy which, while intense and clever, left me emotionally uninvolved. I adore the Kauls though and Auden is cemented as my favourite character. Hilo disappointed me (he's really rather sexist
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A fantastic follow up to the extremely impressive Jade City.
Jade War keeps to the same standard of excellence set by its predecessor with complicated yet precise storytelling, deep worldbuilding, and fully realised characters. There were moments of shock and surprise, and given what Lee showed she was willing to do in Jade City, many turns in the story where I really wasn't sure what the outcome would be.
Yet again Lee shows that she is a writer to be reckoned with; one who improves upon her pre ...more
Jade War keeps to the same standard of excellence set by its predecessor with complicated yet precise storytelling, deep worldbuilding, and fully realised characters. There were moments of shock and surprise, and given what Lee showed she was willing to do in Jade City, many turns in the story where I really wasn't sure what the outcome would be.
Yet again Lee shows that she is a writer to be reckoned with; one who improves upon her pre ...more

“Belief is the first step toward making your dreams come true,”
Jade War is a great addition to this series, it is even better than Jade City and I thought that was a great book, I lack words to say how much I love this book, it exceeded all the expectations I have.
The events here took place a year and some months after book one. The synopsis says it all, but if you haven't read it, here's a summary.
The clans signed a treaty to end the clan war going on, other countries wants jade for themsel ...more
Jade War is a great addition to this series, it is even better than Jade City and I thought that was a great book, I lack words to say how much I love this book, it exceeded all the expectations I have.
The events here took place a year and some months after book one. The synopsis says it all, but if you haven't read it, here's a summary.
The clans signed a treaty to end the clan war going on, other countries wants jade for themsel ...more

Jade War was an absolute home run, as the narrative surpasses the first book in almost every respect!
After following some intuition, and much curiosity from GR friends that recommended 'Jade City', I really enjoyed the 'urban-fantasy' , 'asian-gangster' inspired setting of the first book. At its end, so many threads were left bare and hanging, that I had to immediately get into Jade War.
Jade War was stunning in conception, characterization, world building and magic system!!!
It's fucking amazin ...more
After following some intuition, and much curiosity from GR friends that recommended 'Jade City', I really enjoyed the 'urban-fantasy' , 'asian-gangster' inspired setting of the first book. At its end, so many threads were left bare and hanging, that I had to immediately get into Jade War.
Jade War was stunning in conception, characterization, world building and magic system!!!
It's fucking amazin ...more

I don't usually write reviews but I have to. You guys. YOU GUYS.
THIS BOOK IS INCREDIBLE.
Fonda Lee shouldn't have been able to write a better book than Jade City because that isn't technically possible, but then somehow, incredibly: she DID??? This book is tense and lush and beautiful and violent and it completely wrecked me. I couldn't stop reading it. It features the best fight scene in the series so far, a fight scene that I had to read standing up because I was so adrenalized by it. The chara ...more
THIS BOOK IS INCREDIBLE.
Fonda Lee shouldn't have been able to write a better book than Jade City because that isn't technically possible, but then somehow, incredibly: she DID??? This book is tense and lush and beautiful and violent and it completely wrecked me. I couldn't stop reading it. It features the best fight scene in the series so far, a fight scene that I had to read standing up because I was so adrenalized by it. The chara ...more

4.5 Stars
This has easily become one of my new favourite fantasy series. It just feels so different than the classic fantasy narratives I am use to reading. I thoroughly enjoyed the first book, but I loved the sequel even more. I have become more attached to the characters in this one. I love that they are all complex and morally grey, often making controversial decisions. I am definitely looking forward to reading the next book when it is released.
This has easily become one of my new favourite fantasy series. It just feels so different than the classic fantasy narratives I am use to reading. I thoroughly enjoyed the first book, but I loved the sequel even more. I have become more attached to the characters in this one. I love that they are all complex and morally grey, often making controversial decisions. I am definitely looking forward to reading the next book when it is released.

Argh. I was so excited for this. The first was pitch perfect for me--an endearing mash up of mobsters, wuxia magic, gang wars and family drama. This felt more like a bunch of summaries from different points of view, a series of short stories that...don't really ever live up to the title.
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Things to love:
-Shae, Wen, Cory, ...more
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Things to love:
-Shae, Wen, Cory, ...more

Oct 15, 2020
hillary ☾
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4.5 stars
It took me a while to really fall for these characters, but now I have definitely reached the ‘I require therapy after reading this’ stage.
I am made of pain. Nobody touch me.
Will I survive an entire year without the sequel? This book upped the stakes and I expect bad things to happen in the future. I was really afraid I would not recover from this book because people say reading Jade War is pure suffering...but is it really? Is it? I’m sure as hell this was nothing, this author has more ...more
It took me a while to really fall for these characters, but now I have definitely reached the ‘I require therapy after reading this’ stage.
I am made of pain. Nobody touch me.
Will I survive an entire year without the sequel? This book upped the stakes and I expect bad things to happen in the future. I was really afraid I would not recover from this book because people say reading Jade War is pure suffering...but is it really? Is it? I’m sure as hell this was nothing, this author has more ...more

"The Clan is my blood, and the Pillar is its master"
OH MY GOODNESS! Fonda Lee did it again! I love "Jade City" so much and I thought there is no way the sequel will be better than the 1st book .. but Fonda Lee surprised me! I love every single page that I read, I love all the political intrigues, family dramas, cultures and I love the most THE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT .. that last 200 pages make me sweat, pull my hair and cry .. SO INTENSE!!!
EASY 5 stars read for me! I will pledge my loyalty to ...more
OH MY GOODNESS! Fonda Lee did it again! I love "Jade City" so much and I thought there is no way the sequel will be better than the 1st book .. but Fonda Lee surprised me! I love every single page that I read, I love all the political intrigues, family dramas, cultures and I love the most THE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT .. that last 200 pages make me sweat, pull my hair and cry .. SO INTENSE!!!
EASY 5 stars read for me! I will pledge my loyalty to ...more

This book continues the modern equivalent of an Italian (mafia, old world, new world) and Japanese (isolated island with strategic resources) Urban Fantasy. It does it in wonderful style.
Where the first one felt very Godfather with magical Jade stones that can only be used by certain bloodlines except when a special drug is involved, this one picks up the pieces of the clan warfare and scatters them into the new world. Modern warfare takes on a particularly economic cast. Gaining contacts and b ...more
Where the first one felt very Godfather with magical Jade stones that can only be used by certain bloodlines except when a special drug is involved, this one picks up the pieces of the clan warfare and scatters them into the new world. Modern warfare takes on a particularly economic cast. Gaining contacts and b ...more

I received an ARC of this book from the publishing company Orbit in exchange for a fair and honest review. This is book 2 in the Green Bone Sage, so beware of spoilers for book 1.
Well, in short, I loved it!
Jade War picks up about a year after the events of the last book. While the No Peak Clan and the Mountain Clan are officially at peace, the truce remains exceedingly uneasy. Furthermore, a proxy war is brewing in a neighbouring country, and all the interested powers want jade to support their ...more
Well, in short, I loved it!
Jade War picks up about a year after the events of the last book. While the No Peak Clan and the Mountain Clan are officially at peace, the truce remains exceedingly uneasy. Furthermore, a proxy war is brewing in a neighbouring country, and all the interested powers want jade to support their ...more

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Well, that is a way to do a sequel!!! Rarely does a sequel outdo its predecessor, but here we are!
I thought the first one was pretty darn good! I am BLOWN AWAY by this one!
Jade War is set just over a year after Jade City. The clans are still at war with each other and there are some international complications now with other countries wanting a part of all this Jade business. Andon is forced to live over in Espeni ...more
Well, that is a way to do a sequel!!! Rarely does a sequel outdo its predecessor, but here we are!
I thought the first one was pretty darn good! I am BLOWN AWAY by this one!
Jade War is set just over a year after Jade City. The clans are still at war with each other and there are some international complications now with other countries wanting a part of all this Jade business. Andon is forced to live over in Espeni ...more

“We have each other and maybe that’s the one thing our enemies don’t.” Hilo’s aura gave a dark pulse, like an angry sigh, but he didn’t move or open his eyes. Shae slumped back and closed her own eyes. “The clan is my blood and the Pillar is it’s master,” she whispered. “ I have a lot of regrets in life, but those oaths aren’t one of them.”
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Jade War by Fonda Lee is the second book in the Green Bone saga, and it’s been one of my most anticipated reads since I read and completely gushed over the f ...more

Jade War is one of those very rare sequels that's even better than the first book!
The stakes are even higher than in Jade City, the plot always has you on the edge, even in its slower/calmer parts. But just like in Jade City, the characters are outstanding. Without getting into spoilers, there are some great corruption arcs that really make you question your sympathies with some of the characters.
Can't wait for Jade Legacy being published later this year and seeing where the Kaul family ends u ...more
The stakes are even higher than in Jade City, the plot always has you on the edge, even in its slower/calmer parts. But just like in Jade City, the characters are outstanding. Without getting into spoilers, there are some great corruption arcs that really make you question your sympathies with some of the characters.
Can't wait for Jade Legacy being published later this year and seeing where the Kaul family ends u ...more

I'm quite conflicted on where I stand with this particular installment. On most levels I had a better experience reading Jade War than I did the first book. I enjoyed getting more of a glimpse at Espenia and the world outside of Janloon. I liked getting more of a history lesson, seeing the experience of the Kekonese diaspora. I think that this book really highlights just how masterful Fonda Lee is when it comes to crafting a world. My favorite parts of the book by far were seeing the larger worl
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Such a fantastic follow-up.
I really loved Jade City and Jade War didn't disappoint. It's much bigger in scope and it allows the main players from the first book to grow in interesting ways.
I was particularly impressed by how cinematic the action in the first book was and every single fight scene in Jade War is just as gripping. What this book offers more of is the Weather Man's side of the clan. The business dealings, political intrigue and economic plotting are just as thrilling as the duels. I ...more
I really loved Jade City and Jade War didn't disappoint. It's much bigger in scope and it allows the main players from the first book to grow in interesting ways.
I was particularly impressed by how cinematic the action in the first book was and every single fight scene in Jade War is just as gripping. What this book offers more of is the Weather Man's side of the clan. The business dealings, political intrigue and economic plotting are just as thrilling as the duels. I ...more

This book is a sequel so I don't want to give away too many spoilers, but I have to say I am completely in love with where this gang-inspired asian fantasy series is going. Jade is a commodity and it's the cause of a lot of hate and rivalry. There's a lot of in-fighting and a lot of conflict every time.
In this particular one I enjoyed Shay (sp? I audiobooked), Anden, and the Pillar's wife as their stories fascinated me most and I think the ladies really owned :) The Mountain and No Peak continue ...more
In this particular one I enjoyed Shay (sp? I audiobooked), Anden, and the Pillar's wife as their stories fascinated me most and I think the ladies really owned :) The Mountain and No Peak continue ...more

1) Jade City (The Green Bone Saga, #1) : 5 Stars
Fonda Lee has no mercy
Jade City was a phenomenal book and Jade war is even better. I can’t wrap up my mind of how brilliant this sequel is. I’m lost for words.
The clan was not just people and jade and money. It was an idea, a legacy that connected the pats with the present and the future. The family’s strength was a promise
The story was flawless, The execution and the structure were outstanding and the pacing was perfect. I was und ...more

Omg I feel like I’m breaking aisho or something right now. 2.5 stars
Look, no spoilers but I’m disappointed. Jade City was one of the small handful of books that I put on my favorites shelf last year. I was expecting to love this.
Too much learning still!
Second book sequels and I have a pretty good relationship. If I liked the first book in a trilogy, odds are that I’ll like the second book.
I mean, what’s not to like? The “hard part” is over right? Learning the multitude of character names, the ...more
Look, no spoilers but I’m disappointed. Jade City was one of the small handful of books that I put on my favorites shelf last year. I was expecting to love this.
Too much learning still!
Second book sequels and I have a pretty good relationship. If I liked the first book in a trilogy, odds are that I’ll like the second book.
I mean, what’s not to like? The “hard part” is over right? Learning the multitude of character names, the ...more

The scope of the series expands in this volume, both in time and in physical scale. Children are born, the No Peak Clan extends its financial influence into Espenia, and jade smuggling becomes an international trade that No Peak tries to keep under its control, or to repress when interests outside the clan sidestep its influence.
This book took quite some time for me to read. A friend or two even wondered why it was taking so long! It ended up becoming much like a serial or soap opera as I read a ...more
This book took quite some time for me to read. A friend or two even wondered why it was taking so long! It ended up becoming much like a serial or soap opera as I read a ...more
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Fonda Lee is the World Fantasy Award-winning author of the epic Green Bone Saga, beginning with Jade City and continuing in Jade War and Jade Legacy. She is also the author of the acclaimed science fiction novels Zeroboxer, Exo and Cross Fire.
Fonda is as a three-time winner of the Aurora Award (Canada’s national science fiction and fantasy award), and a multiple finalist for the Nebula Award, the ...more
Fonda is as a three-time winner of the Aurora Award (Canada’s national science fiction and fantasy award), and a multiple finalist for the Nebula Award, the ...more
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