That moment when you let out a very real sigh of relief when a certain character survives a duel. Fonda Lee is a next level genius.

Dainel: " My new favorite. " Me: " MUST READ NOW! ... after Stormlight reread"

Guys, I think Daniel likes this book

I'm currently listening to Jade City and I gotta say I agree with everything you're talking about man. Lee's worldbuilding, character work, and plot structure is pretty tight so far. I'm eager to see where it goes from here 📖 UPDATE: I FINALLY got around to reading Jade War and HOLY SHIT... Fonda, you are a freaking writing goddess 😵

The only thing that saddens me about being a fan of this series is that so few people have heard/read it relative to how popular this book series should actually be. Whenever I recommend it, people usually say they'll think about it or shrug it off (precisely I think because it's not as well known) and when people don't pick it up immediately or (most especially) don't at least give it serious consideration because they rather pick up a fantasy series that is more well known in my head I'm like "but u don't understand what you're missing!" while a single tear runs down my cheek lol I really really hope Fonda Lee ends up continuing writing stories in this universe after publishing JL. I'll literally take anything she'll give us: short stories, prequels,sequels set years after the trilogy, a spin off series, whatever she wants to do as long as she doesn't stop writing in this universe. I'm excited to see what Fonda Lee writes next either way! 😀

You've sold me on this series man. Can't wait to read it!

Looks like I'll be adding this to my TBR for next year, was waiting for your book 2 review to be sure. 👍🏻

This book was amazing! My favorite character was Shae. She is so badass (spoiler alert) the part where shae and ayt madashi fight in a clean blade duel was so heart pounding cause I genuinely didn’t know if shae was going to survive at the time!

I love the way you rate books cause when I see you give a 10/10 for a book I think "Oh snap this must be REALLY REALLY good." Other people throw around 10/10's too much imo

This series is criminally good! I absolutely loved Jade City and then Jade War came along and blew it even further out of the water. Incredible world, characters, worldbuilding, and it's just such an original setting. I literally cannot wait until the third book comes out.

Just finished this book last week and now that I had time to think on it, I realized that my favorite character isn't even any of the main characters. It's the main villain and she wasn't even in the book that much. She was written in such a way that you finally realize just how much of a difference the years of experience she had over the main characters make during that one scene near the end of the book.

This was kinda the first REAL review I've seen from you, and I must say, you do an awesome job! I usualy try to avoid reviews because I'm pretty petty about spoilers. But you do such an awesome job, in telling me enough about the book to make me excited, but so little, that I almost feel like its not enough. Thanks man, from now on, I gonna watch all your reviews - and maybe, by time I gonna pick up theses books.

0:00 Damn Daniel. Back at it again with the t shirt changes XD

The shirt confirms Daniel’s got great taste in music and books 👌🏻 We love to see it

This book had me crying way more than it should have. Jade war was pretty decent. solid 7-8/10 for me. Characters felt a lot closer and events were much better organised and anticipated than the first book. !!Spoilers ahead for both books!! Below is a recount of my feelings in emotional scenes in the story. Join me/comment if you feel the same. Probably boring and the same as everyone else though. -Andy is by far best character since book 1. I already liked him in that book and he just got better. I loved his relationship with Cory (chapter 22 is the best chapter in the book) and my heart broke every time he mentioned Cory drifting away from him. Their break up brought tears to my eyes. -I agree Hilo is a fucked up character especially after he killed Eynishun. Even in the first book he was so annoyingly controlling of everyone around him and even though he has extreme awareness about how to lead and make others feel comfortable he also somehow is so blind and stubborn when it comes to other issues. Him getting angry at Anden or Shae for not putting on Jade pissed me off. He didn't even try hearing them out like for fucks sake. But I still can't bring myself to hate him like Daniel says he does. The way Hilo loves Niko and Ru I can't hate him. -I thought Lan suddenly dying in the first book would be the end of abrupt deaths. As soon as Wen mentioned that Kehn was still in the car after it exploded my heart sank. And I think I felt more panicked and distraught for Kehn's death and Wen and her childrens' safety than Wen did in that moment. all I could think about was how Kehn's child would be fatherless and how Wen had just lost a brother T.T Fonda Lee is evil.I couldn't seem to get the tears to stop from that point. -The incident with Ru was just as bad. I had tears in my eyes horrified thinking about what had happened to Mudt and Anden's mother and oh my god am I glad he's a stone eye -Shae's role in Kehn's death had me crying. You can feel the dilemma she faced when going to have the abortion. I agreed with her in that with that problem. Only when she didn't tell Maro that's when it started getting iffy. The fact that their relationship grew apart felt almost right in some regards. If they don't communicate they shouldn't be together (I was almost feeling the same way about Cory and Anden's relationship as well). The stuff that ensued, Shae and Maro did not deserve that. All I could think about after Maros death was if Shae had kept the baby, she'd at least have a piece of Maro left (but then they wouldn't have gone down that rabbit hole in the first place). Aaaaaaggghhhhh!!! T_T -Even though I wanted to Bero to fall and die off so badly I felt the betrayal towards Bero (from mudt) was almost undeserved/unfitting. I really wanted Hilo to find Bero and get rid of him. So that was disappointing. -Then when Mudt was caught all I could think was 'I wish he was Bero right now' (I feel evil thinking it). By the way Mudt's punishment was brutal damn. -When it turned out Bero was still alive I had mixed feelings. God damn when will this fucking cockroach die. He should be buried in the ground in place of Mudt. Then Hilo finds Bero, I was so excited to see the punishments begin...and then it didn't happen. I am very annoyed. But I definitely appreciate Bero's character more now. He was so annoying throughout the first book and the start of the second feeling entitled to everything. I think one of the reasons he wasn't punished really by Hilo is because he'd come to lose that ignorant entitlement (that's not to say he wasn't punished at all. He has been through a ton of loss). -As soon as a saw Bero mentioned in the epilogue Im just like 'he's here to stay isn't he?'. I don't think we can keep his presence from the first chapter and epilogue of any of the Green Bone Saga books. I'm hoping he plays a bigger role in the third book though (which it seems like he might based on the ending of Jade War). I'm still waiting for Hilo to find out his role in Lan's Death and absolutely slaughter bero in an even more brutal fashion than Mudt. Although the way Mudt died would have been a perfect death for Bero earlier in the book due to his obsession with jade. Thanks for reading :D

I just finished Jade City the other day, I’m excited for this next book!

I just finished Jade City based on your review and I cannot WAIT to start Jade War. I got both out at once from the library because even though I’m a slow reader, I figured I’d fly through these.

I trust Danie's recs like anything, so this jumped to the top of my TBR

I honestly really dig the smaller-scale settings. Yeah, the stakes aren't as high, but I find the plot is usually more coherent since there's fewer distracting world-building factors. Also, if an author is wanting to convey globally important ideas and themes, they don't need a global setting. A good author can use a small setting as a symbolic microcosm to communicate the same ideas, and often they are more articistically subtle and thought-provoking as a result.

Liked for that beautiful singing in the beginning Edit: do I need to dislike for that book abuse?

4:14 everyone who's read Jade War knows what this moment is xD

Jade City and Jade War have the same vibes as something like Lazarus (graphic novel) and Fate/Zero, and I’m all here for it. Clan/ family conflict has always made me invested since the Hatfields and McCoys introduces me to the concept when I was a little boy, and loved them ever since.

"The Godfather of Fantasy." Thank you, I'm in.

Currently reading Jade City and I'm loving it! Such a fun story. Can't wait to finish it so I can get to Jade War.

Yes, I just finished it and it was amazing. It's so different than the typical fantasy books which one of the things I loved about it. Some of the best character work. I got so attached to all the storylines

YASS been waiting for this review 🤩🤩 Jade War is better than Jade City! such an amazing sequel ! Love Anden's arc in Jade War ... 10/10 for me!! Great Review Daniel

Your intro was so random but so adorable lmao 🤣🤣 also Fonda Lee is an amazing author

I agree. Both books are fantastic. The characters are amazing, flawed, endearing, complex. World building is great, combat, action and relationships are well written. Can’t wait till the end of next month for the third book.

Love your reviews man! I really wanna pick this up, I just gotta finish my Stephen King exploration first 😅❤️

I'm definitely putting this series on my list. Sounds amazing and I love crime stories. Especially stuff like Gentleman Bastards. Currently reading First Law right now. I'm 200 pages into The Blade Itself, and this is PHENOMENAL. There are so many memorable quotes and lines here, I've even written some down. It's sticking with me. Thank you for recommending Abercrombie!

One of my favorite aspects of Lee’s writing is that her characters develop in the background with every sub plot, changing in response to events in the story even if she doesn’t directly tell us that they’re involved. As she jumps around from character to character, particularly some of the “minor” ones, these subtle changes make both the world and the characters more real. Each character has a life beyond what we read, they’re complex and constantly evolving, and we are privileged to jump into their experience for key points in the narrative. I think in Jade War, where she really expands the scope of the world, the intricacy of the plot, and the vulnerability of these characters as they interact with unknowns on a global scale, her mastery of character building is especially apparent. It’s been a while since I’ve read a story where I connected with the characters so much.

Just finished Jade War tonight. Wow! Never would have picked this series up without this review. Can't wait for book 3.

I loved the first one. I can’t wait for this one. It’s such a badass different take on fantasy! I love that it’s more modern times.

Jade City is currently (24 Aug 2020) on Audible's 2-for-1 sale. Just picked it up and wanted to pass this sale along.

Gdi. I finished Jade City, loved it, and was gonna read this later on but your review suddenly made me sooo excited for it I'm almost drooling! Alright Daniel. You've convinced me. I'll start Jade War tomorrow 😆

Just finished jade city last night. Looking forward to picking up this one!

Sounds like exactly what I need right now. Finishing The Three Body Problem very soon. This is skipping up to the tippy top of my TBR and it will be next!

And it’s going on the tbr. Thanks for the review!

Just picked up Jade City today off your review, 5 chapters in and im definetely hooked

I've been putting off reading this series until a 3rd book came out but oh God, I need to get to it now ASAP.

This is definitely going top of the list once Jade Legacy is released (I just have too many TBR for complete series, but I swear I'll read it with gusto when the time come).

Just ordered both books! This might be bumped to next on my tbr after I finish the bands of mourning and secret history

This series is next on my TBR. Right after my first read of Dune :)

Just picked up both Jade City and Jade War after hearing your hype about it. I typically dislike the urban, modern day fantasy story telling, but damn Jade City is amazing so far. I can't even argue against my typical dislike cause it's so good!

Super excited to read this! You've mentioned "Sanderson clones" a couple of times in your videos. Which authors would you consider to be Sanderson clones?

Wow. Ok. I'll be getting this. Finishing my final book/novella in the Cosmere first.

Daniel always has the best intros

Once I finish the First Law series maybe I'll toss this on the ol' pile. I haven't traditionally been a big fantasy reader but have found that was largely due to the ones I'd been exposed to. *coughs*wizard'sfirstrule*cough* Been digging First Law since seeing your review and interview with Joe Abercrombie. Love being exposed to new stuff and definitely wanting to find more. You have good taste, my dude. Just. I have to get through my Haruki Murakami backlog at some point, too.

I'm on the same page when I look into how many people have actually given the series a chance and whoever decided it should be made into a TV show we're extremely forward thinking and it's going to blow up and Fonda Lee deserves all of the clout

100% agree with everything in your review. I finished Jade War today and loved it even more than Jade City, the stakes are higher, everything is just bigger and better. The last 3 chapters were just fantastic. Daniel - which Hilo scene are you referring to? I kinda felt terrible after the Andon bit you mentioned.

This sounds very interesting. Will have to check it out after I finish Oathbringer.

I picked up Jade city now. looking forward to it. It's on sale as an ebook right now on Amazon (in Canada at least) for anybody interested!

I saw Murakami on your shelf. Would love to know about your thoughts on those books.

Finished Jade War last night instead of going to sleep at a reasonable time. The sleep deprivation was worth it. This book resonated with me at every step and I'm still processing my emotions from the ending.

Just added Jade City to my TBR. Now I have to get a library card in my new digs.

Well, I wasn't planning on reading this for a while, but I guess that's about to change. Damnit Daniel lol

I really enjoyed Jade City, it was refreshing and very thought out but the sequel surpasses the first book in such a brilliant way! This book had so many emotional punches and cunning strategies that I was just wowed

I just finished reading Jade City and Jade War. How can I make Anden my phone’s wallpaper?

Oh boy, can't wait for that Chronicles of Amber review.

WOW okay then I'm definitely putting this on my list wow! I dont have a lot of money to spend so I really really hope my library has it!!!

Halfway through Jade City and it's already one of my favorites of the year! Can't wait to read more, thanks for the review cause I wouldn't know this book otherwise (also if you mentioned there were lgbtq characters I would've picked it up even faster!)

Is this a low fantasy series? Or does it take place on another planet/universe?

Have you read any books by Lian Hearn (Gillian Rubinstein), the three books in the series Tales of the Otori?

Trying to finish Jade city today can't wait for this sequel!!! 😄

I have a question for you since you do book reviews... best science fiction authors or series of the last 40 years, I would like advice since I will buy books as a gift. Thanks!

I can't believe we have to wait until 2021 for the conclusion!

Best of my reads of this year. Period.

Good video!! Liked the way u review ur favourite books 😊😊😊

Just finished Jade War. Unreal!!!!!! I’m so excited for the next book

Daniel would do you consider at some point a video going over all books you give a 10/10?

Ok, I'll be buying these books now. Thanks, Daniel 😁

I'm so glad we love the same book 📖 I'm super excited about Jade Legacy. I wish these books were moore popular 💚

Hey Daniel, I can't help but notice that your Silo trilogy is in the wrong order. It's supposed to be Wool, Shift, Dust. Love your channel! :D

I loved Anden in jade city, I’m so exited now.

Thoughts on bore ? Just finished Jade city

Daniel has to do that intro from now on cause that was pretty catchy

I love this series so much. Also, I have that shirt.

Finally gave Anden a hug.

I'm currently in the wheel of time "slog" and I need a new book to entertain me while I finish this series. I think this would help me get through TWG's slog

I tried the first book. I’m sorry, really very sorry, but I couldn’t finish. Everything in it was AWESOME, but I saw no narrative drive and couldn’t deal with that. I need a plot to follow and a goal for the characters to achieve. Is this present in Jade War, or does this focus on the characters and world again? No judgement here, just asking if I should push through the first to get here.

*fiercely adds this series to my TBR*

Definitely adding this to my TBR!! Also... Am I the only one that raps to the end credits instrumental?🤔😂

This series has been on my radar but after seeing the hype it’s bumped on my tbr

Not another series that I think I will be obsessed with!! Daniel is burning a hole in my pocket. Aaaaaarghhh

Please please people read this series!! It’s incredible!! I promise this will be a new favorite!

can you guys help me with somethin? I wanna know if Brandon Sanderson (especially The Way Of King series) is READABLE if english is not my first lenguage Spanish editions are very hard to find :(

Well if you like asian inspired fantasy you would probably love "The Empire Trilogy" by Raymond E Feist. The first book is called "Daughter of the Empire". Its among the best books I have ever read with a female protagonist. They are kinda a spinoff of another book series by Raymond E feist but they stand on their own, and is alot better then those books.

I ****ing love Andon's character and arc so much. I also agree with Hilo. I can't believe he did that. Like I can but I can't

Only about 3.5 minutes in and not gonna watch the rest in case of spoilers, but I just ordered Jade City and Jade War. If your praise is this high for it, I know I'll be blown away.

Yeah I finished it last weekend. It's funny because I knew exactly what parts you were reacting to and yeah.. that Hilo is something...

This really was an amazing series so far i was shook!

Wow sounds like an impressive book!!! Intriguing.

Lee has this magic to tell a decent story in her flow over pages, and then one line explodes so quickly I had to reread that one line just to make sure I'm not misunderstanding

Daniel is an intro improvising master.

hello hello and welcome back to daniel greene my name is greene daniel and i am your host for today's review jade war

Daniel is suppose to be a trilogy if so when is book 3 coming out?

Can't wait !!!!

Summary: "You're gonna love it because it causes pain."

Any YA fantasy recommendations?

Uh oh. “Prose are”. Everybody take a drink. Also, this series is now on my mile long tbr.