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archiegitdog's review against another edition
4.0
Totally different genre for me but worth a try. I am still not convinced if I will try book 2 but this was a tidy well written piece. Trouble is so many other books I want to read I dont know whether to keep investing my time in this series
florence_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I love a good family drama mixed with action and magic. This book was slow at times but I could tell that it's setting us up for something bigger in the next books (hopefully).
jess_is_currentlyreading's review against another edition
3.0
it was good but not the best. it seems we should only care about No Peak's success just because the main characters are part of the clan. will continue the series to see what's up. hopefully the overall story arc will make this first book worth the read
fantasyworm's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The world building of this book is phenomenal. It is sprinkled throughout the book at exactly the right times. Also, the action descriptions are too tier.
katmystery's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Of all the fantasy mafia books I've read, this one absolutely does it the best. Incredibly suspenseful and masterfully plotted. Every line served a purpose- Fonda Lee knows what she's doing.
I put off reading this for years because it sounded more action/thriller-y than I'd prefer, but it's Lee's stunning and nuanced characterization that made this so gripping and memorable.
I put off reading this for years because it sounded more action/thriller-y than I'd prefer, but it's Lee's stunning and nuanced characterization that made this so gripping and memorable.
mysteriesofmar's review against another edition
5.0
IM SORRY IT TOOK ME SO LONG TO APPRECIATE THE MASTERPIECE. fonda lee i'm sorry i ever doubted your big brain i can look past the typos if you keep feeding me this good good
britneygee's review against another edition
4.0
Honestly, with all of the romantasy focused books, it's been a while since I read something so squarely fantasy. I went into this book excited to read an urban fantasy novel, and Jade City was such a refreshing read with a cool magic system.
This book strikes a great balance between plot and character. While I don't love any of the characters, I am invested in the choices they make and how their decisions impact the family and the city. There are also plenty of other enjoyable elements, the family drama, external family feuds, and the city's underground wheelings and dealings. Looking forward to book 2!
This book strikes a great balance between plot and character. While I don't love any of the characters, I am invested in the choices they make and how their decisions impact the family and the city. There are also plenty of other enjoyable elements, the family drama, external family feuds, and the city's underground wheelings and dealings. Looking forward to book 2!
frankiesfirstaffair's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Peak story, even if it was long, it was worth it