A review by romiress
Jade City by Fonda Lee

dark tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Did I like it? I don't know. That's a complicated question. I think, fundamentally, this book was just not for me - it never quite landed.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Sexual harassment, Drug use, Drug abuse, Grief, and Addiction

Moderate: Sexism, Dementia, Self harm, and Death of parent