BookBingeGreen Bone Saga Books in Order
The short answer
Fonda Lee · 3 books
- How many books?
- There are 3 books in the Green Bone Saga, published 2017–2021.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with Jade Legacy (2021).
- Where to start
- Start with Jade City (2017).
About 1,800 pages — roughly 30 hours of reading
A jade-empowered crime family fights to hold onto power across generations in this acclaimed blend of gangster drama and secondary-world fantasy.
Here is the complete Green Bone Saga reading order — all 3 books by Fonda Lee, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- Jade CityRival crime families of jade-empowered warriors fight for control of their island nation as old alliances fracture.2017512 pages
- Jade WarThe Kaul family's clan war expands onto the international stage as foreign powers seek to control the source of magical jade.2019616 pages
- Jade LegacyDecades of conflict come to a head as the Kaul family confronts generational change, betrayal, and the cost of holding onto power.2021688 pages
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many Green Bone Saga books are there?
There are 3 books in the Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee, from Jade City (2017) to Jade Legacy (2021). Together they run to about 1,800 pages.
Is the Green Bone Saga finished?
Yes. Fonda Lee completed the series with Jade Legacy in 2021; all 3 books are out now.
What is the first Green Bone Saga book?
Jade City (2017) is book one, at 512 pages. Rival crime families of jade-empowered warriors fight for control of their island nation as old alliances fracture.
Should I read the Green Bone Saga in publication order?
Yes. For the Green Bone Saga, reading order and publication order are the same — Jade City (2017) through Jade Legacy (2021).
How long does it take to read all Green Bone Saga books?
About 1,800 pages across 3 books — roughly 30 hours at a page a minute. The longest is Jade Legacy (688 pages); the shortest is Jade City (512 pages).