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alexdicanio's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This is fantasy, but it's also more than that. There was so much political intrigue, family dynamics, war, grief, loss, love, and heartbreak. I cannot recommend this series enough. I don't want to say any more than that since I don't want to spoil it.
Please, please read this series. Check trigger warnings before.
I am very much looking forward to what Fonda Lee writes in the future
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Blood, Murder, Suicide, Cursing, Grief, Kidnapping, Medical content, and Violence
Moderate: Racism, Alcoholism, and Pregnancy
mari_the_cryptic's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Mass/school shootings, Physical abuse, Blood, Toxic relationship, Death, War, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Murder, Child death, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Medical content
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Sexual harassment, Torture, Chronic illness, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Hate crime, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Infidelity, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Racism, and Sexual assault
Minor: Abortion, Alcohol, Deportation, Infidelity, Cultural appropriation, Death of parent, Cursing, Gaslighting, Grief, Car accident, Confinement, Infertility, Chronic illness, and Colonisation
takarakei's review against another edition
- 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
This is quite possibly the best series end book I've read. Fonda is a true master of political intrigue and character development. I was sobbing. I am in awe. It's worth every one of the 700 pages.
Graphic: Murder, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Gun violence, Misogyny, Blood, Kidnapping, Racism, Suicide, Sexual content, and Torture
Minor: Pregnancy, Rape, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Religious bigotry, Animal cruelty, Colonisation, Genocide, and Pedophilia
nightstitch96's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Moderate: Blood and Gore
djm_chal's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Blood
jessiereads98's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Confinement, Gore, Death, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Grief, Medical content, Colonisation, Drug use, War, Xenophobia, and Child death
Minor: Alcohol, Drug abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Racism, Religious bigotry, Suicide, Animal death, Classism, Death of parent, Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Pregnancy, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
cardanrry's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Blood, Child death, Death of parent, Grief, Gun violence, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Murder, Torture, Violence, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Medical content, Racism, Sexual content, and Suicide
Minor: Homophobia
theespressoedition's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Death of parent, Cursing, Death, Blood, Violence, Gore, War, and Torture
Moderate: Drug abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Suicide, Medical content, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, and Grief
josefinemartensson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of book that I will never forget.
What Fonda achieved with this trilogy is astonishing and unforgettable. Fonda created a world with people that will stick with me for a long time. Reading and experiencing the Kaul family's lives over the span of 20+ years, seeing their flaws and strengths bring them together, was truly inspiring. This trilogy changed the standard settings for fantasies to come.
The greatest thing about The GreenBone Saga is its characters. Hilo is probably one of the most complex characters ever written. From the way, he's harsh and brutal to kind and loving. He had one of the best character arcs in the series. Anden started out as a side character for me but had my entire heart and soul by the end of the series. Amazing to see him finding not only who he was as a person but also stepping up and taking his role in the clan. Shae, my girl. Throughout all the darkness and evil she still remained kind and mercifully which, in this world was impressive. All the characters shined in this finale. It was a different kind of emotion seeing the new generation of greenbones grow up and take on roles in the clans. The dynamic between the parents and kids really shined.
The world-building is the second most incredible thing about this trilogy. I was truly impressed and touched by the way Kekon fought for their island. Fought for what was their legacy as they faced threats from outside forces but also from within the island itself. The jade itself was the star of the show. Fonda Lee did not just show us how people with access to jade treated and handled the privileged that comes with being jade warriors, but also the jade-less people and how they were affected by the clan wars and the jade.
The Greenbone Saga is for those who love to read about complex characters that make equally bad and good choices in life. That loves family dynamics and relations. That loves politics with scheming and plotting. That loves action and fighting scenes.
The Greenbone Saga is for those who wish to find a series with characters that will make you love them, care for them and defend them for better-or-worse
Graphic: Blood, Drug use, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Grief, Sexism, Violence, War, Torture, Suicide, Death, Medical trauma, Murder, and Misogyny
leanne_miron's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Chronic illness, Violence, Blood, Death, Gun violence, Murder, and Torture
Moderate: Pregnancy, Sexual content, Medical content, Racism, and Grief
Minor: Homophobia, Rape, and Suicide