In both meeting and subverting expectations at every turn, Lee guides her cast to a deeply satisfying, well-earned conclusion.'. Publishers Weekly called it 'sprawling, complex, and steeped in Asian culture and sensibilities.' and said 'Lee expertly balances conflict and growth on both individual and societal levels, giving this massive story weight, as every decision can potentially change the world. Jade Legacy received critical acclaim ahead of its release, earning a starred review and weekly pick status from Publishers Weekly, a starred review from Library Journal, and a glowing review from NPR's book reviews. In an interview with Lightspeed, Lee said of the novel's writing process: 'I normally write a book a year, but the Green Bone novels are twice as long and about five times more complicated than my previous books' and that she plans on continuing writing adult books down the line over further young adult novels, stating she plans on 'be focused on the Green Bone Saga for some time.' In 2020, Lee revealed that Jade Legacy would take place over the span of 20 years. At the same time, they wage a continued war against The Mountain clan as its power continues to grow. As one worldwide crisis ends, more wars break out internationally and within Kekon, as Hilo and Shae struggle to hold their power and prepare the children of their family to take up the No Peak Clan legacy. With the mass distribution of jade occurring after the events of Jade War, forces from all sides will swarm Janloon, seeking jade's magical abilities. Jade Legacy won the 2022 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel and the 2022 Aurora Award for Best Novel.

It is the third and final novel in The Green Bone Saga, which began with Jade City, and follows the surviving players from the end of Jade War as they plot a path for peace between nations and within Janloon's competing tribes, The Mountain clan and No Peak Clan, over jade distribution. Jade Legacy is an 2021 fantasy novel by Fonda Lee published by Orbit and the sequel to Jade War, released

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