Reviews

Jade City by Fonda Lee

carmenreadss's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated

4.5

hbrhjsmne's review against another edition

3.0

phew that took me a while to read!

itspronouncedtessa's review against another edition

Gangster fantasy apparently isn't for me

dn_'s review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• 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

4.75

anaccfarinha's review against another edition

4.0

4.25

okjaaaaa's review against another edition

3.0

i just think it's hilarious that fonda lee is so insecure in her opinions, she blocks people that disagree with her on twitter.

crystalbok's review

adventurous dark emotional hopeful 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

celennia's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad 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

4.75

agoraphobabe's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Fonda Lee has masterfully created a complex world on the island of Janloon. The Green Bone hierarchical structure is such an intricate system that is indelibly tied to Kekonese culture. At times Green Bones are worshipped and feared just as much as, or in lieu of, the gods. This is some of the best character work I’ve ever seen. From Lan to Shae to our sweetbabycinnamonroll Anden to Bero’s lil’ weasel self – each character has such a distinct voice, no matter how briefly they appear. Even the thick air and humidity seem to take up space on the page.

And Kaul Hilo – my man, my man, my mannnn!

lastname26's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25