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A review by alexiconic
The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is so great. I love it. I love how we see Rin develop as a character, confronting her emotions and vulnerability instead of staying comfortably in a haze of anger and hatred. I love seeing her genuinely bond with people she initially struggles with and learning to trust herself.
The plot is fast-paced, written in a clear and vivid style. The twists and turns in this story caught me by surprise continuously, without seeming overwhelming or too much. And even though I generally dislike swearing in books (it just seems like a cheap way to liven up the dialogue too often), in this book, I never minded.
I can't wait for part 3!
The plot is fast-paced, written in a clear and vivid style. The twists and turns in this story caught me by surprise continuously, without seeming overwhelming or too much. And even though I generally dislike swearing in books (it just seems like a cheap way to liven up the dialogue too often), in this book, I never minded.
I can't wait for part 3!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Blood, Violence, Self harm, Racism, Medical trauma, Murder, Grief, Death, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Rape, Religious bigotry, Cursing, Abortion, and Xenophobia
Minor: Genocide, Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Vomit