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A review by lucybbookstuff
The Jade Setter of Janloon by Fonda Lee

mysterious tense fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

FINALLY A 5 STAR READ. One of those where I'm trying to think of any reason not to, and I'm coming up empty.

A perfect novella. It brought me back to a world I already know and love, there were exciting cameos from characters I already know, and some new characters, showcasing Fonda Lee's incredible character work in very few pages. She is the MASTER.

This also was just a thrilling mystery from start to finish and kept me engaged all the way through a 4 hour car ride.

And I have to say, days after the 2024 US election... I needed that ending. I'm so happy with how it went.
I nearly cried when Lan appeared, because I just knew he'd be a kind and much-needed voice of reason. What I'd give to have leaders like him right now. 😭


Just excellent work, as always. Excited for Jade Shards, but I'm definitely going to put it off for a while. I don't want to part with this world yet.