
Titles in This Set
Jade City
Jade War
Jade Legacy
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780316440882, 9780316440905, 9780316440967
Publisher: Orbit
Overview
The Green Bone Saga is Fonda Lee's acclaimed epic fantasy trilogy, collected here in three paperback volumes: Jade City, Jade War, and Jade Legacy. Set on the fictional island nation of Kekon, the birthplace of magical jade, the saga follows the No Peak and Mountain clans as they battle for control of the jade trade that grants its wearers superhuman strength, speed, and perception. Blending street-level crime drama with sweeping political intrigue, this collection traces one family's rise, fracture, and legacy across decades of shifting power, loyalty, and sacrifice.
About the Books
Fonda Lee built a singular fantasy world in Kekon, an island nation where jade is currency, weapon, and birthright all at once. Those who can master its effects, the Green Bones, form the backbone of clan power, and the saga's central tension comes from two rival families, the No Peak and Mountain clans, fighting for dominance of the capital city, Janloon. Jade City introduces the Kaul family patriarchs and their siblings as generational obligations collide with personal ambition and betrayal. Jade War widens the lens, pushing the conflict beyond Kekon's shores as foreign powers and international jade markets raise the stakes for every clan member. Jade Legacy closes the saga with a decades-spanning conclusion, following the Kaul family into a new generation as war, politics, and technology reshape Kekon itself. Throughout the trilogy, Lee writes with a novelist's eye for family drama and a genre writer's instinct for tension, pacing chapters that move fluidly between boardroom negotiations, street violence, and quiet domestic scenes. The result is a fantasy series frequently compared to crime sagas like The Godfather, praised for its grounded magic system and morally complex characters. Readers who enjoy character-driven epic fantasy, found-family stories, and richly imagined secondary worlds will find this collection a rewarding, immersive read from start to finish, one that rewards patient, attentive reading as much as it does quick, page-turning binges.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
Jade City — Introduces the Kaul family and Kekon's rival clans as jade-fueled power struggles ignite a citywide conflict.
Jade War — Expands the saga beyond Kekon's borders as international interests and shifting alliances escalate the clan war.
Jade Legacy — Concludes the trilogy with a generational finale that follows the Kaul family through decades of change and consequence.
About the Author
Fonda Lee is a Canadian American author of speculative fiction for adult and young adult readers. Best known for The Green Bone Saga, she has built a reputation for combining inventive magic systems with grounded, character-driven storytelling. Before writing full time, Lee worked as a corporate strategist, experience that informs the political and business intrigue running through her fiction. She has spoken widely on genre writing and world-building, and her novels have drawn praise for their nuanced portrayal of family loyalty, ambition, and cultural identity within immersive fantasy settings.
Why You'll Love This Collection
Perfect for fantasy lovers who crave depth alongside action, this three-book paperback set makes an excellent birthday or holiday gift, a stocking stuffer for the reader who has everything, or a standout addition to any book club shelf, home library, or long summer reading list.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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