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A review by kmart_ceo
The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
Honestly, I was kind of chugging along at the beginning of this book. I heard from a decent portion of people that this one was their favorite, and I felt like I was waiting for that to be proven true. Well, it certainly delivered.
This book was like a train picking up speed, faster and faster with no hope of breaking. All concluding with the most nail-biting, heart-wrenching, gasp-inducing last quarter of the book.
To those who are about to start or have started but have lost momentum: PLEASE KEEP READING.
This book left a beautiful set up for the finale, The Burning God. I’m ready for the tears. (No, I’m not.)
This book was like a train picking up speed, faster and faster with no hope of breaking. All concluding with the most nail-biting, heart-wrenching, gasp-inducing last quarter of the book.
To those who are about to start or have started but have lost momentum: PLEASE KEEP READING.
This book left a beautiful set up for the finale, The Burning God. I’m ready for the tears. (No, I’m not.)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Xenophobia, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Colonisation, and Classism
Minor: Medical content and Medical trauma
Definitely look up the trigger warnings yourself. Take care of yourself while reading.