Jade City (The Green Bone Saga, 1)
von Fonda Lee
In this World Fantasy Award-winning novel of magic and kungfu, four siblings battle rival clans for honor and power in an Asia-inspired fantasy metropolis.*Named one of TIME's Top 100 Fantasy Books Of All Time* World Fantasy Award for Best Novel, winnerJade is the lifeblood of the island of Kekon. It has been mined, traded, stolen, and killed for -- and for centuries, honorable Green Bone warriors like the Kaul family have used it to enhance their magical abilities and defend the island from foreign invasion.Now, the war is over and a new generation of Kauls vies for control of Kekon's bustling capital city. They care about nothing but protecting their own, cornering the jade market, and defending the districts under their protection. Ancient tradition has little place in this rapidly changing nation.When a powerful new drug emerges that lets anyone -- even foreigners -- wield jade, the simmering tension between the Kauls and the rival Ayt family erupts into open violence. The outcome of this clan war will determine the fate of all Green Bones -- and of Kekon itself.Praise for Jade City:"An epic drama reminiscent of the best classic Hong Kong gangster films but set in a fantasy metropolis so gritty and well-imagined that you'll forget you're reading a book." --Ken Liu, Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Award-winning author"A beautifully realized setting, a great cast of characters, and dramatic action scenes. What a fun, gripping read!" --Ann Leckie, Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author"An instantly absorbing tale of blood, honor, family and magic, spiced with unexpectedly tender character beats." --NPRThe Green Bone SagaJade CityJade WarJade Legacy
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Jade City (The Green Bone Saga, 1)
von Fonda Lee
In this World Fantasy Award-winning novel of magic and kungfu, four siblings battle rival clans for honor and power in an Asia-inspired fantasy metropolis.*Named one of TIME's Top 100 Fantasy Books Of All Time* World Fantasy Award for Best Novel, winnerJade is the lifeblood of the island of Kekon. It has been mined, traded, stolen, and killed for -- and for centuries, honorable Green Bone warriors like the Kaul family have used it to enhance their magical abilities and defend the island from foreign invasion.Now, the war is over and a new generation of Kauls vies for control of Kekon's bustling capital city. They care about nothing but protecting their own, cornering the jade market, and defending the districts under their protection. Ancient tradition has little place in this rapidly changing nation.When a powerful new drug emerges that lets anyone -- even foreigners -- wield jade, the simmering tension between the Kauls and the rival Ayt family erupts into open violence. The outcome of this clan war will determine the fate of all Green Bones -- and of Kekon itself.Praise for Jade City:"An epic drama reminiscent of the best classic Hong Kong gangster films but set in a fantasy metropolis so gritty and well-imagined that you'll forget you're reading a book." --Ken Liu, Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Award-winning author"A beautifully realized setting, a great cast of characters, and dramatic action scenes. What a fun, gripping read!" --Ann Leckie, Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author"An instantly absorbing tale of blood, honor, family and magic, spiced with unexpectedly tender character beats." --NPRThe Green Bone SagaJade CityJade WarJade Legacy
Aktuelle Rezensionen(5)
Ahhh einfach ein mega spannender Fantasy Roman!!! Mir haben vor allem das Magiesystem um die Jade Steine, die Handlung und die Charaktere gefallen. Es war von Anfang an spannend, so dass ich dranbleiben musste. Gegen Ende des Buches haben die Charaktere auch noch einmal mehr Tiefe bekommen, weshalb ich sehr gespannt bin wie es in "Jade War" weitergeht. Ein sehr spannendes Buch über Clan Intrigen, Familienzusammenhalt und die richtigen Beziehungen! 4,5/5 ⭐️
4.5 rounded up Hat mein Bedürfnis nach Mafia/Familien Business Sci-Fi/Fantasy Geschichten gestillt Richtig gut gelungener Start der Reihe, mit gutem Worldbuilding und interessanten Charakteren Trotzdem ein Buch das sich seine Zeit nimmt, mit eventuellen Durchhängern, aber mir hats sehr gefallen
now this took me a YEAR to finish, and i’m glad I did. At first i was captured, then forced myself a bit for continuing, and eventually forgot about it until today when i decided to pick it up and finally finish it. shae and hilo both are incredible well written characters i enjoyed reading about. the story itself is a bit shallow, but nevertheless will i continue this series :)
Both the plot and the narration are top notch. I’m an avid reader of epic fantasy, but I’m generally not that fond of urban fantasy; however, I’m very happy to report that I thoroughly enjoyed this one and will definitely continue with the series.
3.5! a slow start but i can sense greatness