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The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang

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Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

You got me at the end Rebecca!! I love a cyclical ending. Okay I’m ready for burning god and the end of mr. too superior to embrace the power of a god???? nehza let’s go 🐦‍🔥🔥

I really want to know more about Chaghan and what’s up with his family/their powers/their war. 

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Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

And I thought the first book was dark 🫠

I admit I spent most of this book frustrated at Rin’s decisions and horrified at the consequences of her actions…but that was the whole point. Kuang throws a flawed, traumatized, furious teenager into a broken world and then sprinkles some mind-shattering magic into the mix—of course there will be hard choices and even more horrific outcomes. Rin is blinded by everything, especially her own rage, but every step she takes makes sense.

It takes an incredible author to be this true to a character, and I applaud Kuang while demanding that she pay my therapy bills for the next few years (at least).

Can’t wait to read The Burning God!

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OOOOOOF. That was insane. My soul hurts. 

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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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This was so good! Kuang is very good at providing intricate world-building without being overly wordy. Like the first PW book, Kuang is not shy to candidly include some of the atrocities that come with war, so take a cautious approach if violence, gore, and sexual assault and such bother you. I love me some backstory/lore & the introduction of the Ketreyids delivered that perfectly and added a really intriguing layer to the story. I feel like I should have seen the ending coming, and it broke my heart but I recognize why it had to happen. I’m really looking forward to seeing how the series wraps up. 

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Loveable characters: Complicated
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