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A review by alexdicanio
Jade City by Fonda Lee
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
“Politics moved slowly and blades moved fast.”
Jade City has some of the best world building I have ever read. It is slow paced, but i really enjoyed it because it made me feel so immersed in the story. I loved both the plot, and the characters. It is primarily character derived and I loved reading about their personalities, relationships, and motives. The writing is spectacular, and descriptive without being too “flowery” in my opinion. If you enjoy books with gangs, family, drama, and political intrigue, I recommend giving this a try! I am excited to continue with this series.
Jade City has some of the best world building I have ever read. It is slow paced, but i really enjoyed it because it made me feel so immersed in the story. I loved both the plot, and the characters. It is primarily character derived and I loved reading about their personalities, relationships, and motives. The writing is spectacular, and descriptive without being too “flowery” in my opinion. If you enjoy books with gangs, family, drama, and political intrigue, I recommend giving this a try! I am excited to continue with this series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Grief