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A review by rubybastille
Jade War by Fonda Lee
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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
4.5
The dense, intricate plot and exciting action scenes kept me going when characters made one terrible difficult choice after another. This book felt even more like a Godfather AU than the first book, with huge stakes both international and deeply personal.
Graphic: Xenophobia, Death of parent, Murder, Violence, and Sexual content
Moderate: Medical content, Hate crime, and Medical trauma