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

challenging dark emotional sad 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

5.0

Wow. Oh my god. I am speechless.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Kidnapping, Murder, Blood, Grief, Racism, Colonisation, Death, Medical content, Medical trauma, Violence, War, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Sexual assault, Animal death, Drug use, and Fire/Fire injury