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A review by kokonatsu
Black Jade by Kylie Chan
3.0
Actual rating: 3.5/5
I was in two minds about this book because on one hand, there was an ending! But on the other, that ending felt like a copout.
I've been reading this series from the beginning and there are aspects I have enjoyed; the mythology, the location, the action. The characters have developed well, along with Kylie Chan's writing style.
For me, one of the biggest flaws was the build up, that realistically started from White Tiger, popped but wasn't really developed. Emma, who was such a badass to begin with, becomes complacent and while this is explained, it's a letdown after an underground revolution being suggested. The whole sacrificing themselves is noble and all but sometimes seems over the top, especially when they could be useful in war.
The characters have developed well and it's nice to see where they end up. Some characters really blossom and are very interesting, like Simone, whereas I felt John became so reliant on Emma, who was reliant on him and I get that it's explained but....damn, who wouldn't have loved some badass moments from them?
Overall, the series is good to read. The mythology and customs of China is well known by the author and in itself is interesting to read. The books are mostly page turners and most of the storylines have been tied up. If Chan happens to write more books based on the characters in this one, I would be interested in reading it.
I was in two minds about this book because on one hand, there was an ending! But on the other, that ending felt like a copout.
I've been reading this series from the beginning and there are aspects I have enjoyed; the mythology, the location, the action. The characters have developed well, along with Kylie Chan's writing style.
For me, one of the biggest flaws was the build up, that realistically started from White Tiger, popped but wasn't really developed. Emma, who was such a badass to begin with, becomes complacent and while this is explained, it's a letdown after an underground revolution being suggested. The whole sacrificing themselves is noble and all but sometimes seems over the top, especially when they could be useful in war.
The characters have developed well and it's nice to see where they end up. Some characters really blossom and are very interesting, like Simone, whereas I felt John became so reliant on Emma, who was reliant on him and I get that it's explained but....damn, who wouldn't have loved some badass moments from them?
Overall, the series is good to read. The mythology and customs of China is well known by the author and in itself is interesting to read. The books are mostly page turners and most of the storylines have been tied up. If Chan happens to write more books based on the characters in this one, I would be interested in reading it.