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The Dragon Republic

R.F. Kuang

4.41 AVERAGE

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

no such thing as middle book syndrome here.

this was so much more complex and politically driven than poppy war and i loved every second. all i felt is pain, and yes i cried, but i LOVED it

do yourself a favor and read this series
sad slow-paced

I really liked the first book in the series; unfortunately, I can’t say the same for this book. The book felt like it had no momentum and the character development seemed counterintuitive to their buildup in the first book. I stopped reading the series after forcing myself to finish this. Sad day
dark emotional tense medium-paced
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
challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Could not put this down and read it in a day. I am wrecked after that ending.  I do not think Kuang can write a book that I will not devour (and be emotionally devastated by). I am terrified of how this trilogy will end
adventurous challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad tense medium-paced
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

Really, really great. Not as dramatic as the first one buy still incredibly well done! Can’t wait to read the third and final book in the trilogy ugh idk if I will be ok after that. 
adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced
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
adventurous dark slow-paced

friendship ended with nezha, now venka is my best friend (unless i am betrayed again, venka i am rooting for you)