1
The Poppy War
Start of Poppy War seriesby R.F. Kuang
02018
Why you'll love it:
This delivers a very similar reading experience to Jade City — fans consistently love both.
10 Best Books Like Jade City
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The best books like Jade City are:
- 1The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang0Series starter
- 2The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin0#1
- 3The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon0
- 4The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison0
- 5The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch4.5#1
- 6The Incandescent by Emily Tesh4.4
- 7City in Chains by Harry Turtledove4.1
- 8The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss0Series starter
- 9The Witcher: The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski0
- 10Uprooted by Naomi Novik0
Fantasy02017
In the island city of Kekon, the Kaul family struggles to maintain control of their jade-powered clan while foreign forces threaten their traditional way of life
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2
The Fifth Season
Broken Earth #1 (works standalone)by N.K. Jemisin
02015
Why you'll love it:
This delivers a very similar reading experience to Jade City — fans consistently love both.
5
The Lies of Locke Lamora
Gentleman Bastard #1 (works standalone)by Scott Lynch
4.52006752 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a witty but brutal tone that will resonate with Jade City fans.
6
by Emily Tesh
4.42025432 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dark and introspective tone that will resonate with Jade City fans.
7
by Harry Turtledove
4.12025328 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a gritty but hopeful tone that will resonate with Jade City fans.
8
The Name of the Wind
Start of An Unfinished seriesby Patrick Rothfuss
02007
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholy and lyrical tone that will resonate with Jade City fans.
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by Naomi Novik
0
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a atmospheric and grounding tone that will resonate with Jade City fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Jade City
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Poppy War📚 Series starter | R.F. Kuang | 0 | 2018 | — | Start a new series |
| The Fifth Season | N.K. Jemisin | 0 | 2015 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Priory of the Orange Tree | Samantha Shannon | 0 | 2019 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Goblin Emperor | Katherine Addison | 0 | 2014 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Lies of Locke Lamora | Scott Lynch | 4.5 | 2006 | 752 | Similar vibes |
| The Incandescent | Emily Tesh | 4.4 | 2025 | 432 | Similar vibes |
| City in Chains | Harry Turtledove | 4.1 | 2025 | 328 | Similar vibes |
| The Name of the Wind📚 Series starter | Patrick Rothfuss | 0 | 2007 | — | Start a new series |
| The Witcher: The Last Wish | Andrzej Sapkowski | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Uprooted | Naomi Novik | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Jade City?
The most similar books to Jade City are The Poppy War, The Fifth Season, The Priory of the Orange Tree.
What should I read after Jade City?
After finishing Jade City, readers most commonly pick up The Poppy War next.
Who writes books like Fonda Lee?
Authors similar to Fonda Lee include R.F. Kuang.
What genre is Jade City?
Jade City is a Fantasy novel by Fonda Lee, published in 2017. It features elements of Multi-Generational, Martial Arts, Asian-Inspired.
How long is Jade City?
Jade City varies in length depending on edition.
Does Jade City have romance/spice?
Jade City has a spice level of 2/5. This book has moderate romantic content.
About Jade City
In the island city of Kekon, the Kaul family struggles to maintain control of their jade-powered clan while foreign forces threaten their traditional way of life. Lee creates an urban fantasy epic inspired by Hong Kong action films and classic family sagas, featuring a unique magic system based on jade. The first in the Green Bone Saga trilogy that revolutionizes fantasy with Asian-inspired worldbuilding, this novel combines martial arts action with political intrigue and family drama, exploring themes of tradition versus progress, loyalty, and the price of power in a rapidly changing world.