This story was definitely more intense and happening.

The Dragon Republic follows The Poppy War’s events, a few months after. There will be minor spoilers for The Poppy War so read at your caution and if you haven’t read this series yet, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? You can read my review of The Poppy War HERE. There are some books which really capture your heart and soul and this is one of them. To say I loved The Dragon Republic would be an understatement. I knew I would need time to read this book. I delayed reading The Dragon Republic for almost 3 months because I was scared to read it after The Poppy War which was one of the most dark and amazing book I read this year. Publication Date: August 8th, 2019, Harper Voyagerĭeath, mentions of rape and abortion, opium addiction, PTSD, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, war and loss. Kuang’s acclaimed debut THE POPPY WAR, THE DRAGON REPUBLIC combines the history of 20th-century China with a gripping world of gods and monsters, to devastating effect. Because there is nothing she won’t sacrifice for her country and her vengeance. The more Rin learns, the more she fears her love for Nikan will drive her away from every ally and lead her to rely more and more on the Phoenix’s deadly power. After all, making war is all she knows how to do.īut the Empress is a more powerful foe than she appears, and the Dragon Warlord’s motivations are not as democratic as they seem.

With no other options, Rin joins forces with the powerful Dragon Warlord, who has a plan to conquer Nikan, unseat the Empress, and create a new Republic. Her only reason for living is to get revenge on the traitorous Empress who sold out Nikan to their enemies.

In the aftermath of the Third Poppy War, shaman and warrior Rin is on the run: haunted by the atrocity she committed to end the war, addicted to opium, and hiding from the murderous commands of her vengeful god, the fiery Phoenix. Synopsis: The searing follow-up to 2018’s most celebrated fantasy debut – THE POPPY WAR.

The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang