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Jade Legacy

Jade Legacy

The Green Bone Saga Book 3
Epic FantasyFantasy
Pages
640
Published
2021
Language
English

Synopsis

Jade, a magical substance, is now sought globally, granting supernatural powers. The Kaul family, traditional Green Bone warriors, faces a deadly struggle for control as their ancient ways are threatened. Plagued by war and internal strife, the clan must navigate dangerous factions and foreign interference, making difficult choices to ensure their survival and protect their nation.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseGrittyComplexAdventurous
Family SagaBetrayalSacrificeMorally Grey
Writing4.0Impact4.0Characters5.0Plot5.0Atmosphere4.0

Genres

Epic Fantasy Fantasy Political Thriller

About the author

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Fonda Lee

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 Univer...

Characters

Kaul HiloProtagonist

Pillar of the No Peak clan, having succeeded his elder brother Lan; Wen's husband.

Kaul ShaeProtagonist

No Peak's Weather Man (head of foreign affairs); Hilo's sister.

Ayt MadaAntagonist

Pillar of the rival Mountain clan, the Kauls' longtime adversary.

Anden EmerySupporting

The Kauls' Academy-trained cousin, raised within the No Peak clan.

Wen (Green Bone Saga)Supporting

Hilo's wife, a former Green Bone whose senses and memory were damaged by jade overexposure.

All characters in Jade Legacy

Frequently asked questions

  • Can I read this book without reading the previous ones in the series?

    This novel serves as the final installment of a trilogy and relies heavily on the established history, character relationships, and political developments from the preceding books, making it unsuitable as a starting point.

  • How does the narrative structure of this finale differ from the earlier books?

    Unlike the previous volumes, this story spans over two decades and utilizes multiple time skips to chronicle the long-term evolution of the clan and its members.

  • Are there any related stories or novellas I should be aware of?

    The author has written additional shorter works set in this world, such as The Jade Setter of Janloon and the collection Jade Shards, which are intended to be read after completing the main trilogy to avoid spoilers and fully appreciate the context.

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