Book Review: Jade War (The Green Bone Saga #2) by Fonda Lee

Hi Cara,

 

It’s time again to visit Kekon and the Kaul family. Jade War is the second book in The Green Bone Sage. 

 

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.

Beyond Kekon’s borders, war is brewing. Powerful foreign governments and mercenary criminal kingpins alike turn their eyes on the island nation. Jade, Kekon’s most prized resource, could make them rich – or give them the edge they’d need to topple their rivals.

Faced with threats on all sides, the Kaul family is forced to form new and dangerous alliances, confront enemies in the darkest streets and the tallest office towers, and put honour aside in order to do whatever it takes to ensure their own survival – and that of all the Green Bones of Kekon.

(Synopsis from Goodreads.com)

 

Jade War is even deadlier and bloodier than Jade City.

Thre is a time period jump from Jade City to Jade War. Hilo and Shae have settled into their roles in the No Peek Clan, The change in both of them is more evident. Especially with Hilo, as he is having to be more political. I enjoyed seeing a softer side of Hilo when he is around children. 

Please can someone whisper Ayt Mada name, she is a great enemy, as Ayt is willing to do anything for her vision to come true. But as a No Peek loyalist I really want her dead. 

An element that I found interesting in Jade War is we get to see Espenia and how different it is to Kekon. Seeing the Kekonese in Espenia and the elements of Kenonese culture they have held on to, fascinated me. As it’s not what we see from the Green Bones. Also what’s intriguing is how crime is run in Espenia especially seeing the differences through Anden eyes. As the people have to pay the gangs but don’t get the protection like the Lantern man. 

The plot of Jade War is compelling as the Kaul have to deal with the issues with the Mountain clan, and the war that impacted their shores. 

Jade War has elements that:

• Surprised Me
• Angered Me
• Made me Sad
• Made me Happy. 

I can’t help but take these characters away with me. Like friends where I am questioning their choices, and trying to figure out what I can do to help. 

My Rating for Jade War is 4.8 out of 5. 

 

Thank you to Netgalley and Orbit for supplying the e-book copy of Jade War for a fair and honest review. 

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