# Lili — The Book of Jade character guide

> Lili in The Book of Jade by David Park Barnitz.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0005-part-i-opium

## Who they are

A named figure, possibly a variant of Leila or a separate character.

## Relationships

### [Lo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_book_of_jade_se/characters/lo)

_romantic_

Lili is a fleeting, seductive figure who tempts Lo with worldly beauty and distraction from the spiritual quest.

## In the story

### [Song of Golden Youth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_book_of_jade_se/chapters/part-i-song-of-golden-youth)

The beloved who brings lullabies to the speaker's ennui, though her heart may prove cruel, prompting thoughts of dancing with other girls.

## Links

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