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Jade City by Fonda Lee
4.5
dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

second read (jan 2023): 4.5 stars
I still very much enjoyed this start to what I can only imagine is an epic trilogy. The characters are complex & multi-dimensional, the drama/tension between clans is high, and the fighting scenes are top tier! I am excited to continue on the series for sure.


first read (jan 2022): 4.5 stars
a bit hard to follow at times due to the vast character list within, but i freakin loved it!

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