I have a limited experience when it comes to the mob genre. My main touchstone is about 2 Yakuza Games. Games I wanted to enjoy because of the wacky side quest that can be found the series. Though the slow serious pace of the main story always gave me a whiplash to between the two experiences. I did enjoy the slow build up with all these small moments that build up to the climax of the games, though sometimes it just felt it drag on for too long. I did not have that with Jade City.

The story was well pace with tense moments of the main family having to deal with the politics of their city and the clan warfare. They stood out in their own ways, and I came to care about them for when they get into dangerous situations. The action had me having clear pictures of martial arts enhance by the magical Jade they wore.

The book does end in a way that concludes this chapter of the family’s life, and in way to show that there more challenges they have to face. I am curious to see what happens next. Any issues I had was with me and how I find it political intrigue books a bit difficult.