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  • Written by: R. F. Kuang
  • Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
  • Length: 23 hrs and 46 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (145 ratings)

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The Dragon Republic

Written by: R. F. Kuang
Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
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Publisher's Summary

Rin’s story continues in this acclaimed sequel to The Poppy War - an epic fantasy combining the history of 20th-century China with a gripping world of gods and monsters.

The war is over.
The war has just begun.

Three times throughout its history, Nikan has fought for its survival in the bloody Poppy Wars. Though the third battle has just ended, shaman and warrior Rin cannot forget the atrocity she committed to save her people. Now she is on the run from her guilt, the opium addiction that holds her like a vice, and the murderous commands of the fiery Phoenix - the vengeful god who has blessed Rin with her fearsome power.

Though she does not want to live, she refuses to die until she avenges the traitorous Empress who betrayed Rin’s homeland to its enemies. Her only hope is to join forces with the powerful Dragon Warlord, who plots to conquer Nikan, unseat the Empress, and create a new republic.

But neither the Empress nor the Dragon Warlord are what they seem. The more Rin witnesses, the more she fears her love for Nikan will force her to use the Phoenix’s deadly power once more.

Because there is nothing Rin won’t sacrifice to save her country...and exact her vengeance.

©2019 R. F. Kuang (P)2019 HarperAudio

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tiresome

If you enjoy character growth, avoid this series. It has it's moments, but not enough to explore the 3rd book.

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Intensely Visceral

Kuang does it again! Can't wait to start the conclusion to the trilogy, The Burning God

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Better than book 1

I enjoyed this book much more than book 1, I almost stopped after book 1 but decided to keep going. It was worth it, I was more engaged and the flow through the stages was much more elegant. Can not wait to finish the series.

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NOT GOOD AT MALE VOICES...

oops caps, was good, but narrator is bad at masculine voices. four fucking more words.

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Stunning

This audiobook is a marvelous story and performance was amazing! One of the most stunning pieces I've ever listened to.

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excellent

I love this series! can't wait for the third book. excellent writing and excellent narration

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Fantastic!!!

Loved every bit of it.

It was interesting to see the characters develop PTSD. It felt very real, like I was listening to the characters go through symptoms I had experienced.

R.F. Kuang definitely did her research. lots of history parallels in both books.

In the audiobook, the pronunciation of Kara and Sinegard shouldn't have changed. Very confusing.

overall AMAZING and I wish I didn't have to wait to listen to the 3rd audiobook.

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