Jade War by Fonda Lee

624 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

On the island of Kekon, the Kaul family is locked in a violent feud for control of the capital city and the supply of magical jade that endows trained Green Bone warriors with supernatural powers they alone have possessed for hundreds of years. Be...

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Moods

tense 81%
adventurous 74%
dark 74%
emotional 57%
challenging 27%
mysterious 15%
sad 15%
reflective 6%
funny 3%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 16%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Character: 16% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Average rating

4.47

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