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Based on the provided sources, the book in question is *"Jade War"**, the second installment in the **Green Bone Saga* trilogy by Fonda Lee.

While the first book, Jade City*, functions primarily as a mafia crime drama contained within the island nation of Kekon, *Jade War expands the scope into a *political drama* and a "Cold War epic fantasy".

Here is a detailed breakdown of what the book is about:

The World and Premise
The story takes place on the fictional island of **Kekon**, a modern world featuring cars, telephones, and skyscrapers, rather than a traditional medieval fantasy setting. Kekon is the only source of **bioenergetic jade**, a gem that grants those trained to wear it (known as "Green Bones") supernatural abilities, such as enhanced strength, steel-like skin, and perception.

The island is controlled by rival crime syndicates, or clans. The protagonists belong to the *No Peak clan* (the Kaul family), who are locked in a violent feud with the rival *Mountain clan* (led by Ayt Madashi) for control of the capital city and the jade market.

The Central Conflict of Jade War
In this installment, the conflict expands beyond local clan warfare into **international geopolitics**:
*Proxy Wars:* A "Slow War" (similar to the Cold War) is brewing between foreign powers outside Kekon. These foreign governments and criminal kingpins want jade to give them an edge in their conflicts, specifically a proxy war in the Oortoko region.
*New Threats:* A drug called "Shine" has emerged, allowing foreigners and those not genetically predisposed to wield jade, threatening the Green Bones' monopoly on power.
*Survival:* Faced with threats from the Mountain clan and foreign entities, the Kaul family must form dangerous alliances and compromise their honor to ensure the survival of their clan and country.

Key Character Arcs
The narrative focuses heavily on the "character drama" of the Kaul family as they navigate these new challenges:

*Kaul Hilo (The Pillar):* Following the death of his brother in the previous book, Hilo is now the leader ("Pillar") of the No Peak clan. He struggles with the burdens of leadership, balancing his violent, hotheaded nature with the strategic necessities of ruling a clan and raising a family. He must also grapple with the existence of his deceased brother's secret son, Niko, and the threat of the Mountain clan destroying his lineage.
*Kaul Shae (The Weather Man):* Hilo’s sister serves as the clan's strategist. She attempts to professionalize the clan’s operations and handle international diplomacy. She faces sexism, internal doubt from subordinates, and the immense pressure of outmaneuvering the Mountain clan's leader, Ayt Madashi.
*Emery Anden:* The adopted cousin of the Kauls, Anden is exiled to the foreign city of *Port Massy* in Espenia after refusing to wear jade. His storyline explores the immigrant experience, identity, and his struggle to find a new purpose outside the violent traditions of the clan.
*Kaul Maik Wen:* Hilo's wife, who is a "stone eye" (immune to jade magic). Despite her inability to use magic, she becomes a central player in the clan's survival, using her intelligence to act as a spy and intermediary, often risking her life to protect her family.

Core Themes
*Legacy and Family:* The book explores the heavy burden of ancestral legacy and how family members forgive and endure one another's flaws.
*Tradition vs. Progress:* The characters are caught between maintaining the ancient "honor codes" (aisho) of the Green Bones and the necessity of adapting to a globalized, modern world where money and public opinion matter as much as martial strength.
*The Cost of Power:* The narrative examines the moral compromises required to lead, questioning whether the ends justify the violent means often employed by the clans.