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

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-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

5.0

The story of this was quite different from Poppy War 1 to me, but it very much fit the story. So much happened and it hurt so much too. But damn it was good. 
Rin's relationship with both boys I enjoyed greatly. Kitay I still absolutely adore, and well Nezha... sexy asshole he is. 
How Altan was interwoven into it all was great too.