Does this book stand alone or is it part of a series?

This is the first installment of The Green Bone Saga, a trilogy that continues in Jade War and concludes in Jade Legacy.

What inspired the world-building in this story?

The author drew upon her background as a martial artist and her interest in crime dramas to create a setting that reimagines clan dynamics through a lens of magical abilities.

Has this book received any major literary recognition?

It won the 2018 World Fantasy Award for Best Novel and the 2018 Aurora Award for Best Novel.

Jade City

Epic Fantasy Fantasy

Pages: 512
Published: 2017
Language: English

Synopsis

In a fantasy metropolis where jade is the source of magic and power, the Kaul family has long protected the island of Kekon. Now, with an ancient war over, a new generation must navigate a changing world. When a dangerous new drug allows anyone to wield jade, long-simmering tensions with the rival Ayt family explode into open conflict, threatening the future of their clan and their home.