Jade City by Fonda Lee

605 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

In this World Fantasy Award-winning novel of magic and kungfu, four siblings battle rival clans for honor and power in an Asia-inspired fantasy metropolis. Jade is the lifeblood of the island of Kekon. It has been mined, traded, stolen, and killed...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,573 reviews

Moods

tense 76%
adventurous 75%
dark 72%
emotional 42%
mysterious 23%
challenging 19%
sad 13%
reflective 5%
funny 3%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 17%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 17% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.17

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