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A review by pdxpagemaster
Jade City by Fonda Lee
challenging
dark
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? It's complicated
3.5
This reads like a mafia fantasy with layers of familial relationships and power that is very unique and carefully constructed.
Ultimately, this type of fantasy just isn’t for me. I never found the groove to fully immerse myself - but not because I have any complaints about the style or prose or characters.
The world is rich and interesting, but I think because so much was loaded into this book I found myself having trouble emotionally connecting with the characters - which is a key thing for me.
Ultimately, this type of fantasy just isn’t for me. I never found the groove to fully immerse myself - but not because I have any complaints about the style or prose or characters.
The world is rich and interesting, but I think because so much was loaded into this book I found myself having trouble emotionally connecting with the characters - which is a key thing for me.