Fonda Lee
Fonda Lee
b. 10 March 1979 · From Canada, citizen of United States- Books
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Fonda Lee is a Canadian-American author of speculative fiction, best known for the Green Bone Saga, a secondary-world fantasy series that began with Jade City (2017) and continued with Jade War (2019) and Jade Legacy (2021); Jade City won the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel.
She also writes young adult science fiction, including Zeroboxer and the Exo duology, and has written comics for Marvel. Before writing full-time she worked as a corporate strategist; she holds an MBA from Stanford University and is a black belt martial artist in karate and kung fu.
Born in Calgary, Alberta, she has also lived in Portland, Oregon, and now resides in the Boston area.
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The Green Bone Saga should be read in the following order: Jade City, followed by Jade War, and concluding with Jade Legacy. This series tells a complete story across its three volumes.
Fonda Lee has received multiple accolades, including the World Fantasy Award for Jade City and the Locus Award for Jade War. Her work has also been recognized with the Aurora Award.
Fonda Lee is known for her intricate world-building, fast-paced action sequences, and morally complex characters. Her narratives often explore themes of power, family loyalty, and the consequences of violence.