There’s this slow-burn build up, and then suddenly everything is on fire, and no-one is safe, and then its all over, and you’re left looking at the remains of everything that burned down, asking yourself ‘WHAT JUST HAPPENED?’ That’s what I felt like while reading it. It continues after the events of The Poppy War, which was nominated for the 2019 World Fantasy Award for Best Novel.Īs this is a continuation of the series, I’m going to try and keep this review high level so as not to spoil anything for anyone who hasn’t read the first book. Kuang’s Poppy War series, published by Harper Voyager. The Review: The Dragon Republic is the second instalment in R.F. With it, Kuang leaves in her wake the broken hearts of readers near and far, though they will continue to follow the story of Rin until the end, because it’s just too good not to. I don’t have the snappy words for an ‘ugly truth’ this time around. The Ugly Truth: The Dragon Republic is straight up incredible. The Bad: I like big books but I can not lie, as a reader I can’t deny, that when this book shows up with its itty pretty art, and thicc spine in your face, you get… I dunno, hopefully not put off by the size? But seriously, this is a big book, and it has ups and downs in pacing. Also: one of the most powerful and accessible portrayal of war and all that it entails I have ever read. The Good: Doubles as a weapon – both physically (it’s a big book) and mentally (will require counselling after reading).
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