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

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

5.0

You know how people say the second book in a trilogy suffers from middle child syndrome? Yeah, this absolutely does NOT. You follow Rin through post-Federation invasion and all she wants is revenge on the empress Dani for selling out her, her country and the Cike. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, Self harm, and Violence

Minor: Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt