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

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

- Rin's character was incredibly frustrating during the first part of the book when
she was struggling with her opium addiction. Kuang's portrial of Rin'  addiction was well done

- Felt that Rin's character developed well, but she was still a frustrating character throughout the book
- Confused by Nezha's character - felt like I didn't know him at all
- Liked the plot a lot,
esp with the Hespetarian white savior arc that is to be continued, because it is eminent of real life

- pacing was incredibly slow to begin with but thankfully it picked up
- love Rin and Kitay's friendship
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