Jade Legacy (The Green Bone Saga, #3)

by Fonda Lee

She was the softest and most vulnerable creature; she was the strongest and most unyielding of his warriors.

So many problems between people, even those who loved each other, came from a lack of communication and honesty.

I’ve lost too many already.” He put his hands on Tar’s shoulders, and pulled him close. He dropped his forehead against Tar’s. “I could always count on you. That’s why I’ve always asked for too much. I’m asking you for one more thing now, the last thing I need from you. I’m asking you to live.”

All over Janloon and across Kekon, spirit guiding lamps went up to recognize the passing of Kaul Hiloshudon, a man as dramatic in death as he had been in life, let the gods recognize him.

“But I seem incapable of taking the easy route in anything. Survival is a habit, it seems, one that’s hard to break.” “So is jade,” Anden said, looking steadily at her. “So is power.”