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A review by jaznico
Of Jade and Dragons by Amber Chen
4.0
Of Jade and Dragons finds a way to combine the traditional Chinese folklore with the industrial revolution, which is very cool and something I never thought I would be reading about. As a Mulan retelling, I was expecting the plot to stay close to the Disney film, but it was anything but. Ying’s journey is captivating. She dives headfirst into a world her father spent his life trying to shield away from her and we get to experience everything for the first time alongside her.
Although the story is told in third person, it follows Ying very closely. This prevents us from seeing more of the other characters. The princes and the other competitors in the guild all seem to have interesting backgrounds and I wish we got to see more of them.
The story ends with a twist we should have seen coming but could never be prepared for. I am hoping this is not the end of Ying’s journey. I would recommend this book to those interested in joining a young girl who puts her life on the line for a shot at revenge.
Although the story is told in third person, it follows Ying very closely. This prevents us from seeing more of the other characters. The princes and the other competitors in the guild all seem to have interesting backgrounds and I wish we got to see more of them.
The story ends with a twist we should have seen coming but could never be prepared for. I am hoping this is not the end of Ying’s journey. I would recommend this book to those interested in joining a young girl who puts her life on the line for a shot at revenge.