Jade City (The Green Bone Saga, 1) by Fonda Lee: THE WORLD FANTASY AWARD WINNER (For fans of The Poppy War)

*Named one of TIME's Top 100 Fantasy Books Of All Time

* World Fantasy Award for Best Novel, winner

Jade 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." --NPR

The Green Bone Saga

Jade City

Jade War

Jade Legacy

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Orbit

Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 26, 2018

Edition ‏ : ‎ Reprint

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Print length ‏ : ‎ 560 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316440884

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316440882

Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.5 x 8.25 inches

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Orbit

Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 9, 2025

Edition ‏ : ‎ New

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Print length ‏ : ‎ 528 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316580392

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316580397

Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.11 pounds

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.34 x 8.25 inches

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Orbit (28 June 2018)

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 544 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0356510514

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0356510514

Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 370 g

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.6 x 3.6 x 19.8 cm