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Jade City by Fonda Lee
5.0
dark 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

Ratings Breakdown:
Characters- 5⭐
Setting- 5⭐
Plot- 4⭐
Themes- 5⭐
Emotional Impact- 5⭐
Enjoyment- 5⭐

Overall- 5⭐

Wow this book was good. It felt like taking the politics of game of thrones and crossing it with the vibe of peaky blinders. The worldbuilding in this book is phenomenal and extremely vivid- I loved that it started and ended at the same place, the Twice Lucky. The characters are fascinating. They are competent and intelligent but also flawed in a way that makes them feel very real and human. It took me several chapters to get hooked but once I did this was so enjoyable. If you love politics and intriguing characters you will love this book.