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A review by onegin
Jade War by Fonda Lee
dark
tense
fast-paced
4.5
It speaks for the strength of the worldbuilding that although it was a while since I read the first book of the series, I was immediately drawn back into this world. This world is so vivid and rich with details, that I sometimes forget every location described is fictional. It adds to the worldbuilding's believability that the economics are well developed: the trade of jade (that has magical properties) has a major influence on both the world and its characters.
Speaking of the characters: they are entirely driven by their personal ambitions and desires, and most importantly, their sense of honor and (indeed dubious) morality. The effect they have on each other, and the often violent actions they take, form an intricate web of plotlines that keep the reader on the edge of their seat for the entirety of the novel. The tension is strung masterfully.
I cannot recommend this series enough for the reader that loves reading about characters with questionable moralities. I eagerly await the publication of the next book.
Speaking of the characters: they are entirely driven by their personal ambitions and desires, and most importantly, their sense of honor and (indeed dubious) morality. The effect they have on each other, and the often violent actions they take, form an intricate web of plotlines that keep the reader on the edge of their seat for the entirety of the novel. The tension is strung masterfully.
I cannot recommend this series enough for the reader that loves reading about characters with questionable moralities. I eagerly await the publication of the next book.