A review by ksdog19
The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The second installment in the series takes a look at how our main character Rin navigates personal relationships along with battling her own inner demons. The book is good and is better written than the first book but sometimes is predicable. Other side characters are not fleshed out and are often left behind. Interesting characters from the first book get low page-time (screen time?) and are not developed. Almost seems as if you read the first book and stopped there you would be fine.  I still like how RF Kuang ties historical elements and fantasy together.