author: Fonda Lee
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.99
book published: 2017
rating: 4
read at: 2018/09/03
date added: 2018/09/03
shelves: sword-and-laser
review:
'Jade City' by Fonda Lee is part mafia story, part wuxia, kung-fu movie and I really liked it.
The city of Kekon has two sets of jade warriors controlling it. The No Peak Clan is run by the Kaul family and The Mountain is run by the Ayt family. Jade embedded in the skin gives warriors power, but users must be trained. When an enemy is defeated, the victor gets their jade. This story follows the Kaul family, and throughout the story, they seem to be in decline. Events lead to leadership changes in the Kaul clan and an increased battle in the streets.
I liked this story of an alternate Asian city. I want to hang out in the Twice Lucky and be an an Espenian spy. There are a lot of characters and a few surprises along the way. I like the interesting world and characters. I wouldn't mind revisiting this world.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Orbit Books and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
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