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Jade City

Fonda Lee (2017)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages512 (Chunky (400-600))
Series/the-green-bone-saga" #
SettingSecondary World
CSM age18+
Goodreads4.06/5 (115886)
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Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentMild
LanguageStrong

Trigger warnings

ViolenceBloodMurderDeathOrganized CrimeAddictionDrug-Related ContentWarPolitical Violence

Positive tags

Found FamilyHigh AngstPlatonic LoveSibling Bond

Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble CastMultiple POVsFound Family Crew

Tropes

Clan WarfareUrban FantasyNon-Western SettingPolitical IntrigueFound FamilyMartial Arts MagicCrime FamilyHard Magic SystemOrganized CrimeEmpire

Themes

Family LoyaltyHonor and DutyPower and CorruptionCultural IdentityTradition vs ProgressBlood FeudsSacrifice

Synopsis

Read Jade City by Fonda Lee - Kaul family in jade-wielding Kekon. World Fantasy Award winner blending Asian fantasy, crime family drama, martial arts magic, clan warfare.

Tags

Crime FictionMartial ArtsMagic SystemMafia DramaPolitical Fantasy