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Jade Legacy by Fonda Lee (September 21)

Jade Legacy is the third and final volume of Fonda Lee‘s Green Bones Saga, which began with the critically acclaimed Jade City back in 2017. Jade City told the tale of the Kaul family — Green Bone warriors who can gain magical abilities from jade. When a new drug hits the island of Kekon that lets anyone start wielding the power of jade, things quickly escalate into bloodshed between the Kauls and the rival Ayto family.

Now in the final chapter, the Kauls are faced with confronting their legacy in a world that is changing around them. Lee has said that this book picks up about a year after Jade War, and spans about 20 years. Sounds like something truly epic is in store!

"Jade, the mysterious and magical substance once exclusive to the Green Bone warriors of Kekon, is now known and coveted throughout the world. Everyone wants access to the supernatural abilities it provides, from traditional forces such as governments, mercenaries, and criminal kingpins, to modern players, including doctors, athletes, and movie studios. 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. The Kauls have been battered by war and tragedy. They 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 that could destroy the Green Bone way of life altogether. As a new generation arises, the clan’s growing empire is in danger of coming apart. The clan must discern allies from enemies, set aside 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."

Jade Legacy comes out on September 21 from Orbit Books.