Pulo is a hard-working, honest apprentice whose life at the jade setter’s shop changes forever in an instant. An important jade object is stolen and Malla, the stone-eye girl who works in the shop, is unfairly blamed. Pulo must clear her name to save her and find the item before the shop closes forever in shame. 

After the heart pounding and epic finale of Jade Legacy, needless to say I had a massive book hangover. I was thrilled to return to Fonda Lee’s intricate world. The novella format gives Fonda Lee an excellent opportunity to delve into characters who never held center stage in the books, yet were integral pieces of the story. 

Fonda Lee introduces new characters who I felt quickly invested in, despite the shorter time period to get to know them. Seeing cameos from well-loved characters from the Green Bone Saga was fantastic! It was really interesting to see them before the events of the books took place, while knowing what lies ahead for them. Janloon is one of my favorite places to spend time. Reading this novella felt simultaneously like coming home and peeking behind the stage curtain to see all of the backstage workers who make the main show possible. 

The novella was a very satisfying and complete story. If you are a fan of the Green Bone Saga, then this novella is a must-read! Thank you so much to Fonda Lee, Subterranean Press, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.