by Fonda Lee | Apr 2, 2026 | News
The Last Contract of Isako has garnered starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and Library Journal! Here’s a bit of what they had to say:
“Brilliant space opera from Lee instantly immerses readers.”
–Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“This complex space opera is a fast-paced ride of espionage and ruthless corporate samurai, featuring a delightful 50-something protagonist.”
–Library Journal (starred review)
“Lee’s layered world building and surprising twists in this unusual dystopian setting will keep readers on edge. … This stand-alone samurai sf stands out.”
–Booklist (starred review)
by Fonda Lee | Feb 28, 2026 | News
The second book in the Breathmarked duology has a cover and a release date! Kiuyan Ran knocked it out of the park again with her incredible artwork. Mark of the Warrior will be released on October 27, 2026 and is now available to pre-order.
by Fonda Lee | Nov 20, 2025 | News
Thomas Walker did such a good job with the reissued Green Bone Saga covers that Orbit’s art director Lauren Panepinto tapped him again to create the cover for The Last Contract of Isako. I love Tommy’s style, and I think he knocked it out of the park yet again. Thank you to Goodreads for hosting today’s official cover reveal.
The Last Contract of Isako will be releasing from Orbit Books on May 5, 2026 in hardcover, trade paperback, ebook, and audiobook (yes, all the formats). You can preorder it now from the book retailer of your choice! More information about launch events, special editions, and signed copies will be forthcoming.
by Fonda Lee | Nov 19, 2025 | News
Thank you to the New York Public Library for naming Breath of the Dragon one of the Best Books for Teens in 2025 and the Chicago Public Library for naming it among the Best Teen Fiction of 2025!
Breath of the Dragon has also been nominated for the Goodreads Readers’ Favorite Books of 2025! Please cast your vote for this novel that Shannon and I wrote to honor her father, Bruce Lee.
by Fonda Lee | Jul 28, 2025 | News
Sharp blades. Sharp suits. A sacred stone granting mythic martial prowess. Wǔxiá action meets gangster warfare in STREETS OF JADE: the Green Bone Saga RPG!
After years of development, I’m thrilled to share that the Green Bone Saga is being adapted into a tabletop roleplaying game by Evil Hat Productions, created by veteran game designer James Mendez Hodes (Avatar Legends, Thousand Arrows, and Scion) and myself, based on the Paragon system.
Contributors include Sen-Foong Lim (writer, systems consultant), Guangyao Un (writer), Carly Ho (writer), Lydia Suen (writer), Sophia Babai (writer), Mary Rose Valentine (writer), Lex Leone (writer, cultural consultant), Cris Viana (graphic design, layout), Jacky Leung (copy editor). Also credited are Hannah Elizabeth Baker (cover artist), Sean Nittner and John Harper (PARAGON System original design), Chris Hanrahan (business development), Tom Lommel (marketing manager), Sean Nittner (project manager), and Fred Hicks (product developer).
Read more about the game development process in the exclusive interview with Rascal, and sign up to playtest.
