A review by phyllica_reads
Jade City by Fonda Lee

adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

 * Audio Review with physical companion *

Narrator: 4 Stars
Story: 4-4.5 stars
Overall: 4.25 Stars

I bought this book ages ago and it has been sitting on my bookshelf waiting to be devoured.
I listened to the audiobook while following and annotating the physical as well.
It did take me a few months to finish it, but that mostly fell on me and not the story.
I am grateful for the audio because, with such detail provided about the political hierarchy and world-building, I was able to remain on a steady pace and grasp the minor details as well.
The second half of the story is where the pace picks up and I felt more invested in the story and the characters. By the time I finished it, I was ready to dive straight into book two.