A review by julis
Jade War by Fonda Lee

adventurous tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Another sequel that sticks the landing. The cast and world get larger to account for it being book 2, and with a few exceptions (countries which I never quite located except by checking the map) they’re largely integrated smoothly.

Shae, perhaps predictably, remains my favorite.