Jade City
Jade City by Fonda Lee is a new edition published by Orbit on June 17, 2025, featuring 528 pages in English. This story unfolds in an Asian-inspired fantasy metropolis where magic and martial arts intertwine. It centers on the Kaul family, who are Green Bone warriors, as they navigate the complexities of power and honor amidst a backdrop of clan rivalries and the precious resource of jade, which enhances their abilities and is vital to their society.
Readers will find a narrative rich in action and adventure, exploring themes of family duty and the impact of a new drug that allows anyone to wield jade, escalating tensions between the Kauls and their rivals, the Ayt family. As the struggle for control over Kekon’s capital city intensifies, the fate of the Green Bones and the island itself hangs in the balance. This edition invites readers into a world where ancient traditions clash with modern challenges, making it a significant addition to the fantasy genre.
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* One of TIME‘s 100 best fantasy books of all time
* One of the best fantasy books of the year according to NPR, B&N, Locus,The Verge, and more!
* World Fantasy Award winner
* Aurora Award winner
A modern classic and word-of-mouth sensation, Jade City is the World Fantasy Award-winning story of magic and kungfu, where four siblings battle rival clans for honor and power in an Asian-inspired fantasy metropolis.
FAMILY IS DUTY. MAGIC IS POWER. HONOR IS EVERYTHING.
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
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