This was an awesome short story that allowed me to stay in Janloon a little longer.

“Pulo is the apprentice of a respected jade setter in the city of Janloon. When a priceless weapon disappears from the shop, he suddenly finds himself under immense pressure. He has only three days to track down the stolen piece, clear his master’s name, and protect the people he cares about most. What begins as a simple theft quickly turns into a dangerous investigation, and every hour counts.”

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I enjoyed this story just as much as the entire trilogy. Yes, it is shorter, but it never feels smaller. The tension is immediate, the stakes are clear, and I found myself caring about Pulo from the very first page. Fonda Lee once again shows how effortlessly she can pull readers back into the world of jade, clans, and complex loyalties. It was a pleasure to revisit the streets of Janloon and discover new corners of the city that had only been hinted at before.

Reading it right after finishing the trilogy made the experience even better. The story takes place before the events of the first book, and it was amazing to meet familiar characters again and see how their relationships and rivalries played out in earlier days. It added depth to the world and enriched my understanding of the people we follow throughout the main series.

I can highly recommend this short story, not only for fans of the Green Bone Saga but for anyone who enjoys tightly written crime stories set in richly built worlds. The audiobook is also fantastic, once again narrated by Andrew Kishino, whose voice brings Janloon to life in the best possible way.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️