There were a lot of events, characters, and details to keep straight. One of the greatest challenges was simply keeping track of everything.
The way I handled it was to think of the entire novel as a long-running television show and to break the story down into “seasons.” I’d already established a structure for the novels that involved the use of interludes, so in this final book, I used those interludes to mark the larger passages of time and treated the four sections of the book almost like a tetrology, each with their own narrative arc that builds toward the overall conclusion. How did you approach the much larger timeframe of this book, and were there any specific challenges that arose from it?įL: Knowing the third book would span decades often made the task of writing it seem insurmountable. The feeling of satisfaction and relief that came after handing in the final manuscript of Jade Legacy and bringing the saga to a close.ĭR: Unlike Jade City and Jade War, the events of Jade Legacy are spread over the course of decades. Readers naming their pets after the characters and getting Green Bone Saga-inspired tattoos. Some others: The books being optioned for television development. Winning the World Fantasy Award was an unforgettable honor. (My agent, my editor, and I wrote about the circumstances in this Manuscript Wish List post). It was a fantastic stroke of luck that the manuscript for Jade City landed with the right acquiring editor. Thank you.ĭR: Looking back on the series, what were some of the most meaningful moments for you as an author during this journey with the Kaul family?įL: There’ve been a lot of memorable moments. (It’s carved out a place in my top five books of all time.)įonda Lee: I’m delighted to hear that. Jade Legacy is an incredible book and I’ve been really excited to talk with you about it.
To mark the release of this epic conclusion, author Fonda Lee stopped by Winter Is Coming to talk about Jade Legacy, The Green Bone Saga, and ending an era.ĭaniel Roman: Hi Fonda! First of all, thank you so much for joining us today and congratulations on finishing out this trilogy in such style. Jade Legacymarks the end of the series, and while the first two books, 2017’s Jade City and 2019’s Jade War, were both amazing in their own right, I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that this newest book surpasses them in almost every way.
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The setting alone would be enough to make the series stand out, but combined with all the other elements - like the vividly realized magic system and hyper-realistic family dynamics - The Green Bone Saga manages to achieve that rare feat of being truly unique amid the crowded fantasy landscape. It follows various members of the Kaul family of the No Peak clan as they attempt to stave off the success of the rival Mountain clan, with whom they’re been vying for control of the island nation of Kekon and its supply of magical jade. Set in a world modeled on the latter half of the twentieth century, Lee’s trilogy is a fusion of crime stories like The Godfather and tales about the Yakuza, epic fantasy magical battles and martial arts duels, global expansionism and cultural examination, and, at its core, a deeply wrought family saga.
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Jade Legacyis one of the most highly anticipated releases of the year, and with good reason: the final volume of this series is an absolute masterclass on how to stick the landing on a very complex and powerful story. Last week saw the release of Andrea Stewart’s The Bone Shard Emperor, and now, before we’ve even had time to fully process that, comes the final volume of Fonda Lee’s The Green Bone Saga. November has been a fantastic month at the end of a stellar year for fantasy books. The final chapter of the Green Bone Saga has almost arrived! To mark the occasion, author Fonda Lee tells us about ending an era with the Kaul family. By Daniel Roman 8 months ago Follow Tweet
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