Jade City

Like Jade City, this novel features a tight-knit found family operating within a richly realized criminal underworld. It balances high-stakes heists with complex world-building and a focus on the bonds of brotherhood and loyalty.

This epic fantasy mirrors the East Asian-inspired setting and the brutal, political consequences of power found in the Green Bone Saga. It explores the heavy cost of war and the personal toll of wielding immense magical abilities.

Fans of the Kaul family's internal dynamics will appreciate this ensemble cast of criminals navigating a dangerous urban landscape. It shares the 'gang warfare' aesthetic and features a highly structured magic system integrated into the city's economy.

As Jade City is often described as 'The Godfather with Jade,' this classic is the primary structural influence on the series. It deals with the same themes of family legacy, the burden of leadership, and the intersection of crime and tradition.

This 'Peaky Blinders' style fantasy focuses on a gang leader returning from war to reclaim his territory. It matches the gritty, street-level political maneuvering and the focus on business-like criminal organizations found in Lee's work.

This novel offers a sweeping, historical-inspired narrative with heavy political stakes and a focus on the destiny of nations. It captures the same sense of ambitious characters fighting for their place in a rigid social hierarchy.

For readers who enjoyed the visceral combat and cynical political landscape of Kekon, this book offers a similarly gritty perspective. It features morally grey characters and a world where power is often seized through violence and manipulation.

This urban fantasy blends noir sensibilities with magical elements in a bustling city setting. It will appeal to fans who enjoyed the mid-century aesthetic of Jade City and the idea of ancient forces operating within a modernizing world.

This standalone novel captures the relentless pacing and brutal revenge arcs seen in the later half of the Green Bone Saga. It focuses on a small group of specialists navigating a landscape of shifting political alliances and betrayal.

If the economic warfare and political maneuvering of Jade City were your favorite parts, this book is a perfect match. It features a brilliant protagonist using finance and bureaucracy as weapons to dismantle an empire from within.