Jade War

by Fonda Lee

Book 2 of the The Green Bone Saga series

Jade War by Fonda Lee expands the Green Bone Saga as clan conflict spreads beyond Kekon, testing family loyalty, political power, and the true cost of jade-fuelled ambition.

Jade War by Fonda Lee is the second novel in The Green Bone Saga, continuing the gripping epic fantasy series that blends organised crime, family loyalty, and a unique magic system rooted in jade. As the fragile balance of power in Kekon begins to fracture, the conflict between the island’s rival clans escalates onto an international stage.

Following the events of Jade City, the Kaul family of the No Peak Clan faces threats not only from their enemies at home but also from foreign governments, criminal syndicates, and the growing global demand for jade. Once a closely guarded resource, jade is now coveted worldwide, and its spread threatens Kekon’s traditions, sovereignty, and identity.

The story deepens its exploration of power and consequence as clan warfare evolves into economic pressure, espionage, and political manipulation. Fonda Lee masterfully broadens the scope of the series, showing how personal vendettas and family decisions can have far-reaching global implications. Characters are pushed into difficult choices, balancing loyalty to family against ambition, love, and survival.

Jade War further develops the Green Bone magic system, emphasising the physical and psychological toll jade takes on its wielders. Power is never free, and the costs become increasingly visible as characters struggle with addiction, duty, and legacy.

Themes of colonialism, globalisation, cultural preservation, and generational change run throughout the novel, adding real-world depth to its fantasy setting. The Kaul family remains at the heart of the story, but their world is larger, more dangerous, and far less controllable than before.

Featuring prominent tropes such as political intrigue, rival factions, crime syndicates, morally grey characters, and family loyalty, Jade War is darker and more complex than its predecessor. It serves as a powerful bridge between the explosive beginning of the saga and its epic conclusion.

Ideal for readers who enjoy character-driven fantasy with modern sensibilities, Jade War raises the stakes and proves that the fight for power rarely stays contained.

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