Reviews

Jade City by Fonda Lee

kbc1239's review against another edition

3.0

It was a good book. Just not for me. This is well written with lots of political intrigue and action. That being said, I just could not get into it. I took a long time to get it finished as I was just not enjoying it as much as I hoped I would. I did not get invested into any of the characters or the outcome.
I can see why so many folks love this book. I do recommend you give it a go. Just not my cup of tea.

espiegel's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

A very well done mafia political thriller mixed with martial arts fantasy and messy family drama. I can’t wait to start the next book. 

writerstears's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

lyndsayemily's review against another edition

It wasn't poorly written.  I am just not one for mafia family type books

tayindago's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

zuhur's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

momo1017's review against another edition

4.0

Loved Hilo from the beginning. Kind of thought someone of import was going to die. It happened to be Lan. This kid Bero is getting on my nerves. I’m worried for Anden, but hopeful for Hilo and Shae’s relationship.

heather_boo's review against another edition

5.0

I’ve never read anything like this and I feel like I just binged a Netflix series. One turn after another I couldn’t wait to see what happened next. My rating says something because I’m really a Jane Austen fan so this genre is new to me. I’m so impressed.

lewis_muir's review against another edition

adventurous slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

shane_cooney24's review against another edition

5.0

I seriously love a couple of the characters and am enjoying the direction of the plot! Looking forward to the next couple. :)