wordwych's reviews
23 reviews

The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang

adventurous challenging dark reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang

dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction and Death

Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Blood, and Medical trauma

A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik
Did not finish book. Stopped at 8%.

the protagonist felt a bit immature for my taste.