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

adventurous challenging dark emotional 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

4.25

Great sequel but really really grim at times. Those content warnings are no joke.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Violence, Vomit, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Colonisation