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hgbulovsky's review against another edition
5.0
So good! I got a little lost in the politics a couple times but the author does a great job of keeping characters clear and easy to remember. The scope of this one was way bigger than the first and I can’t wait to read the final book in this series.
anayaaaaaa's review against another edition
4.5
this was exactly what i needed actually 😛 the buzz is kinda crazy like why do these people feel like my family! anyways if any one of them dies in the next book i'm genuinely going to end my life so that's fun
niahw99's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
krissyy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
taibreakfast's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
4.0
Fun sequel in the trilogy that expands outward from the island to the broader geopolitical stage. Great new characters and satisfying development of our main characters. I continue to be impressed by the author's ability to plot out action scenes that thrill and build on the story's meaning.
Buy the paperback! It's too long to borrow from the library haha.
Buy the paperback! It's too long to borrow from the library haha.
tsunni'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
4.5
Book 2 is really consistent to the quality of book 1. The same well developed, nuanced characters can be found here, in a direct continuation of the plot which remains as tense as before. Things feel even darker as the continuing war with the Mountain Clan escalates, which drives the Kauls to harsher, sometimes more desperate action; still rarely open violence and mostly simmering under the surface in backdoor dealings. Fonda Lee really captures the feel and creeping pressure of asian cinema’s triad/mafia movies, with sharp scenes of sometimes frightening and horrifying violence punctuating the long patient maneuverings.
We get more exposure to lands outside Kekon too, mostly from Anden’s perspective; he and Shae have more to do in this one and go on realistic and engaging character arcs as they’re driven further into their metaphorical corners. Hilo shows some new, visceral sides of himself as well, completely in line with who he was in the first book but taken to new extremes.
I tore through the whole thing pretty fast and thought it was fantastic. If you enjoyed book one you’ll probably like this one too.
We get more exposure to lands outside Kekon too, mostly from Anden’s perspective; he and Shae have more to do in this one and go on realistic and engaging character arcs as they’re driven further into their metaphorical corners. Hilo shows some new, visceral sides of himself as well, completely in line with who he was in the first book but taken to new extremes.
I tore through the whole thing pretty fast and thought it was fantastic. If you enjoyed book one you’ll probably like this one too.
lexi11233's review against another edition
5.0
This is not a five star book. Five stars is not nearly enough. It is almost always nearly impossible for a sequel (especially in a trilogy) to be better than the first book. But Fonda Lee accomplishes the impossible effortlessly.
I don't know if there's truly anything to be said about this book except this: if you've already read Jade City, why haven't you read Jade War yet?
I don't know if there's truly anything to be said about this book except this: if you've already read Jade City, why haven't you read Jade War yet?
questionablechilli's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
lostbadger's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-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
4.75