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I really enjoyed this book. I will admit when I first saw this book, I just saw it was written by Fonda Lee and said yes please. But then once I realized it was Shannon Lee and the story behind it all, I'm so glad I picked it up. If you've seen any of Bruce Lee's movies then you can easily imagine this cinematic telling. The blurb says that they took inspiration from Bruce Lee and his movies and life and it shows. The story begins with just wanting to prove to be the best fighter but it evolves to so much more. I was so engaged in the plot and the sequence of events. Everything unfolded so fast and it worked.

Jun was definitely a main character to root for! He starts off very one dimensional in the fact that he wants to prove he's the best fighter. And he'll do anything to prove that. Along the way, he learns what it means to be a martial artist and the importance behind truly being an honorable fighter. The depth of his character grows and it's amazing to read. I really liked the direction his character took and I cannot wait to continue this series.

Overall, Breath of the Dragon by Shannon Lee & Fonda Lee is a clear winner. If you are a fan of Bruce Lee, martial artists, character growth and overall great story telling - then pick up this book. The story is cinematically written where you can easily imagine everything happening. Jun was a very well written charger with at much growth within just one book. I absolutely recommend this book and am eagerly anticipating the end of this story.