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unboxedjack's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Death, Violence, Xenophobia, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicide
bookish_afrolatina's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Torture, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Confinement, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual content, Suicide, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Miscarriage, Abortion, and Death of parent
djm_chal's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Blood
jessiereads98's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Drug use, Xenophobia, Medical content, Grief, Colonisation, and War
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Cursing, Drug abuse, Racism, Sexism, Suicide, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism
moonlitreading_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Jade Legacy was one hell of a chunky book and the story spanned for decades so I got to see almost everyone grow old. There’s a lot of politics and scheming involved, and Fonda Lee wrote that so well. There were so many events that made my jaw (and crochet hook) drop because of how shocking and intense they were.
I love the character so much, especially the Kaul family. They’re there for each other through thick and thin. Sure, they had a lot of fights and misunderstandings, but at the end of the day their love for each other wins. I can’t even choose a favorite character anymore because I’ve become very attached to most of them.
I can’t believe I’m finished with the Green Bone saga. I’m not exaggerating when I say this series changed my life. I’m going to miss the Kaul family and No Peak clan so much.
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Violence
theespressoedition's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Torture, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and War
Moderate: Drug abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Suicide, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
matcha_pages's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, and War
Moderate: Suicide and Torture
Minor: Trafficking
pantaruja's review against another edition
3.25
Graphic: Ableism, Death, Gun violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, and Murder
readhaileyread's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Physical abuse, Violence, and Murder
josefinemartensson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of book that I will never forget.
What Fonda achieved with this trilogy is astonishing and unforgettable. Fonda created a world with people that will stick with me for a long time. Reading and experiencing the Kaul family's lives over the span of 20+ years, seeing their flaws and strengths bring them together, was truly inspiring. This trilogy changed the standard settings for fantasies to come.
The greatest thing about The GreenBone Saga is its characters. Hilo is probably one of the most complex characters ever written. From the way, he's harsh and brutal to kind and loving. He had one of the best character arcs in the series. Anden started out as a side character for me but had my entire heart and soul by the end of the series. Amazing to see him finding not only who he was as a person but also stepping up and taking his role in the clan. Shae, my girl. Throughout all the darkness and evil she still remained kind and mercifully which, in this world was impressive. All the characters shined in this finale. It was a different kind of emotion seeing the new generation of greenbones grow up and take on roles in the clans. The dynamic between the parents and kids really shined.
The world-building is the second most incredible thing about this trilogy. I was truly impressed and touched by the way Kekon fought for their island. Fought for what was their legacy as they faced threats from outside forces but also from within the island itself. The jade itself was the star of the show. Fonda Lee did not just show us how people with access to jade treated and handled the privileged that comes with being jade warriors, but also the jade-less people and how they were affected by the clan wars and the jade.
The Greenbone Saga is for those who love to read about complex characters that make equally bad and good choices in life. That loves family dynamics and relations. That loves politics with scheming and plotting. That loves action and fighting scenes.
The Greenbone Saga is for those who wish to find a series with characters that will make you love them, care for them and defend them for better-or-worse
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, and War