Jade Legacy

By: Fonda Lee

Narrated by: Andrew Kishino

The Kaul siblings battle rival clans for honor and control over an East Asia-inspired fantasy metropolis in Jade Legacy, the page-turning conclusion to the Green Bone Saga.

"Lee's series will stand as a pillar of epic fantasy and family drama." —Library Journal (starred review)

Jade, the mysterious and magical substance once exclusive to the Green Bone warriors of Kekon, is now coveted throughout the world. Everyone wants access to the supernatural abilities it provides. As the struggle over the control of jade grows ever larger and more deadly, the Kaul family, and the ancient ways of the Kekonese Green Bones, will never be the same.

Battered by war and tragedy, the Kauls are plagued by resentments and old wounds as their adversaries are on the ascent and their country is riven by dangerous factions and foreign interference. The clan must discern allies from enemies, set aside bloody rivalries, and make terrible sacrifices ... but even the unbreakable bonds of blood and loyalty may not be enough to ensure the survival of the Green Bone clans and the nation they are sworn to protect.

Praise for the Green Bone Saga:

"Jade City has it all: 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

WINNER OF THE LOCUS AWARD FOR BEST FANTASY NOVEL, 2022

The Green Bone Saga
Jade City
Jade War
Jade Legacy

Critic reviews

"Sweeping, leisurely, and epic, and combines political intrigue with sharply choreographed action scenes, but it's a character-driven family drama at its heart.... The increasingly complex narrative continually ups the stakes. This worthy continuation of the larger story line delivers a satisfying tale and sets the stage for the next installment."—Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Jade War

"This smart and action-filled fantasy, filled with vibrant characters, weaves intricate plot threads throughout, positioning many female characters front and center.... Will leave readers breathless with anticipation."—Library Journal (starred review) on Jade War

"[Lee] juggles the personal and the epic with deft, admirable skill, weaving a story that is equally sweeping and intimate; a magical, almost operatic crime and family drama that feels all the more true because all of her jade-fueled supermen (and women) come with human hearts that bend and break the same as ours.—NPR on Jade War

"Jade City has it all: a beautifully realized setting, a great cast of characters, and dramatic action scenes. What a fun, gripping read!"—Ann Leckie, author of the Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Award winning novel Ancillary Justice

"Stylish and action-packed, full of ambitious families and guilt-ridden loves, Jade City is 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, winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Awards

"Lee's astute worldbuilding raises the stakes for her vivid and tautly-described action scenes." —Scott Lynch, New York Times-bestselling author of The Lies of Locke Lamora, on Jade City

"Lee has upped her game in this novel, with deeper, more nail-biting intrigue and stunning, heart-pumping action scenes. Her character development is pitch-perfect."—Booklist on Jade War

"Lee effortlessly injects more complexity into an already-rich universe.... Lee proves she's still a master at mafia-magic storytelling, and this second volume is deeper and more ambitious than the first."—BookPage on Jade War

"Lee's epic twist on the mob drama is addictive."—B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog

"A strong, thoughtful, and fast-paced follow-up, which bodes well for future volumes."—Kirkus (starred review) on Jade War

"Compelling characters and intricate worldbuilding.... I want to spend more time in Kekon."—Hank Green on Jade City

"Intricate, fast-moving, and brazen, Jade City elevates the fantasy crime novel to something really special. A sharp and insightful new voice."—Elizabeth Bear, winner of the Hugo and Locus Awards

Great Ending to the Series

This entire series was phenomenal. This book was a perfect ending to the series. Thoroughly enjoyed the book and the series, would give it more stars if it would let me, 5 doesn’t do it justice

Wow, what a Journey

What I loved from the very beginning of the Green Bone Saga was how much the world of Kekon came to life and felt like a part of me. I feel as if I have lived through 30 years of Kekanese history right alongside these wonderful characters, and Fonda Lee should be so proud of her achievement. A special thanks to Andrew Kishino for his compelling and nuanced performances in the audio. This book wrapped up the trilogy perfectly and despite having read hundreds of Fantasy novels, I can easily say this one stands out among the crowd. What a wonderful journey, I am so glad I picked it up!

A fantastic ending to a fantastic series!

This entire series is phenomenal from start to finish. The characters are extremely well developed and compelling.

Nailed the landing.

It's the best book in the series and ties everything up quite nicely. I'd say the first two books weren't quite as strong, but they were good and served their purpose in forging a strong connection to the characters that really makes this one shine.

That ending is fantastic

I can't really talk about this book without somehow spoiling Jade City or Jade War. So what I will say is this book has an extremely satisfying ending that ties up the whole series beautifully. Even during the book I wasn't convinced that Fonda Lee would be able to tie up all the loose ends but when it all comes together is extremely satisfying conclusion that is well narrated and really hits home how much time has passed and how different everyone has become. Love this series and love these audiobooks.