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A review by thebuttler
Jade City by Fonda Lee
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
5.0
The clan is my blood and the Pillar is its master
This book took its time hooking me, and admittedly goes hard on the logistical side of plotting and scheming for the first half, but then things get real, and things get bad, and things get real bad. I went from being unsure if I'd read the next book in the series to loving the main characters and wishing I had the sequel on hand to dive right into. If you need a book with constant action, this isn't it, but if you enjoy a slow build that makes you gasp when the dominos start to fall, it's worth a read.
This book took its time hooking me, and admittedly goes hard on the logistical side of plotting and scheming for the first half, but then things get real, and things get bad, and things get real bad. I went from being unsure if I'd read the next book in the series to loving the main characters and wishing I had the sequel on hand to dive right into. If you need a book with constant action, this isn't it, but if you enjoy a slow build that makes you gasp when the dominos start to fall, it's worth a read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Pedophilia