A review by ging090803
The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang

adventurous dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Hum, what can I say? The world building is extraordinary. I really like it, everything is just so well-described. The war is fine. I mean, yeah, we needed a war to continue. It's okay. But Rin? For real, I can't. I like her, but I hate her at the same time. She is just so powerful yet so weak. She can't make decisions for shit. She is too stubborn. She is blind.
Everyone is betraying her and she still can't learn from her mistake
 Sometimes, I liked her. She is powerful, had some good ideas. Sometimes, she was kind of human. Otherwise... no. I do like the fact that she is morally gray though.
Yeah, it's complicated. Rin is just... Rin. 
Honestly, I took a pretty long break while reading this book just because of Rin. The only thing keeping me read is the world building I guess. It's the plot. I just want to know how it's going to end, but I do not care if it turns out bad for Rin or not.   
Like, die or live, I don't care. I just want to know if Nikara will survive
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