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owenrae17 's review for:
The Dragon Republic
by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This bleak yet compelling sequel to The Poppy War goes a long way to recapture the adventurous tone of the first book. However, the story does get bogged with choppy pacing and some confusing character decisions. Overall it's an adequate follow-up.