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

adventurous dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Would've been a solid 4.5, but there were too many "Oh come on!" moments.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Murder, Self harm, Suicide attempt, War, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Rape, Addiction, Death, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, and Gore