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Jade War

by Fonda Lee

Book 2 in The Green Bone Saga

Clan warfare escalates to international scope with gut-wrenching sacrifices - The Godfather meets epic fantasy with every character forced into impossible choices.

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Content warnings: Graphic violence, Murder, Torture, Death of loved one, Grief, Drug use, Substance abuse, Addiction, Suicidal ideation, Suicide, Sexual assault (referenced), Homophobia/transphobia, Abortion, War, Racism/bigotry, Blood, Gore

Length587 pages

Series statusOngoing series

Spice0/5 · Passionate / intense

PacingMedium

Story profile

What the story promises

The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.

Romance promise

Established relationship
Male/female pairing (M/F)
None
Passionate / intense
Book hangover
Warrior/fighter

Forbidden love
Emotional / vulnerable intimacy
The angst delivered
War general / commander
Power imbalance
Slow seduction
Adrenaline rush
King / ruling monarch
Protective love interest
Thought-provoking
Morally gray
Found family
Reluctant hero

Fantasy promise

Romantasy
Big city / metropolis
Urban fantasy
Humans only
Forced alliance
War front / rebellion

Low fantasy / secret magic
Secret relationship

Reading experience

Multi-POV
Medium
Intense
Sharp
Heavy
High

Spy/thief
BIPOC MC
Dark
Cinematic
Ambitious schemer
BIPOC love interest (LI)
Epic
Immersive
Protector
Asian MC
Gritty
Bookworm/scholar
Asian love interest (LI)
Tense
Character-driven
Gay
Bittersweet
Dramatic
Interracial romance
Atmospheric
Dangerous
Serious
Political intrigue
Bonds forged in war
Power corrupts
Betrayal and forgiveness
No one is safe
Page turner
Morally complex
Series binge material

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Book details

Length: 587 pages
Language: English
Format: Book