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wizmelifa 's review for:
The Dragon Republic
by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was so good! Kuang is very good at providing intricate world-building without being overly wordy. Like the first PW book, Kuang is not shy to candidly include some of the atrocities that come with war, so take a cautious approach if violence, gore, and sexual assault and such bother you. I love me some backstory/lore & the introduction of the Ketreyids delivered that perfectly and added a really intriguing layer to the story. I feel like I should have seen the ending coming, and it broke my heart but I recognize why it had to happen. I’m really looking forward to seeing how the series wraps up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Gore, Rape, War, Injury/Injury detail