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  • Jade City

  • By: Fonda Lee
  • Narrated by: Andrew Kishino
  • Length: 19 hrs and 6 mins
  • 4.1 out of 5 stars (170 ratings)

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Jade City

By: Fonda Lee
Narrated by: Andrew Kishino
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Publisher's summary

Two crime families, one source of power: Jade.

An Amazon.com Best Book of the Month

Jade is the lifeblood of the city of Janloon - a stone that enhances a warrior's natural strength and speed. Jade is mined, traded, stolen and killed for, controlled by the ruthless No Peak and Mountain families.

When a modern drug emerges that allows anyone - even foreigners - to wield jade, simmering tension between the two families erupts into open violence. The outcome of this clan war will determine the fate of all in the families, from their grandest patriarch to even the lowliest motorcycle runner on the streets.

Jade City is an epic tale of blood, family, honour, and of those who live and die by ancient laws in a changing world.

2018, Nebula Awards in the Novel category, Short-listed

2018, World Fantasy Award, Short-listed

2018, Locus Best Fantasy Novel, Short-listed

©2017 Fonda Lee (P)2017 Little, Brown Book Group
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Critic reviews

"Vivid and tautly described." (Scott Lynch)

"Gripping!" (Ann Leckie)

"Stylish and action-packed." (Ken Liu)

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Awesome!

Sleeping Dogs with magic! I highly recommend this book for people who like triads/yakuza/Mafia fiction and fantasy

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jaed

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Omg

This was so cool! Asian setting, mobster-like gangs, jade-powers and epic action! Loved it and the audio is phenomenal! Need the second one asap!

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Wonderful story concept

Well told story that encompasses Asian heritage with an interesting fantasy element with a touch of mobster culture. Great developed characters with a shopping of intrigue.

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Slow but interesting

Slow story with some interesting gangsters vibes. Audio narration is done well. Interested in the sequels

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Interesting concepts

For me, unfortunately, this is too much drama. I found myself finishing it and liking it. But alas, it's a bit too "chicky" for me.
Nearly dropped the book on the first serial interaction as I thought it's a 'romance fantasy' or textual porn as I like to call it.
Glad I didn't though, as there weren't too many of those interactions and the concepts applied in the story was very unique and entertaining.

Alas, the drama was just a bit too thick for me.
If you enjoy drama though, this would likely be a knockout for you!

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Very shallow and one-dimensional story

For a summer read, simple story may be just what one needs. However, this story is way too simple(ton). There is just one shallow path for the narrative, the characters are boring and have absolutely no development, there are annoying unimaginative erotic interludes that serve absolutely no purpose to the story. I have no idea how this book has such high reviews.

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