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The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang

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A great continuation of the series. Writing was direct and didn't overly explain which helped the pace. This is about a war and like the first book it doesn't shy away from the realities of such a devastating time. It's brutal most of the time and RF Kuang did not hold back. We learn a little more of the lore and history Nikara and a little of the northern territory and the Westerners and their past and present. 

The story overall fell short from the firs part as it didn't have much development which kept it a repetitive cycle for most of the book. Lots of talking in circles about tbe same things that were spoken about without any type of change. It was more or less predictable (less a couple events) and because of that the stakes didn't feel as high as it should. The ending was the most predictable of all and I found myself just wanted it to end. 

It didn't ruin the story at all, there's still a lot of incredible and intricate details and battles and  political drama that so well done and still very much keeps you interested and wanting more.

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I will always think about this book. It was so difficult in the BEST way! I gritted my teeth and beat up my pillow because how emotional it made me. 

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