The Dragon Republic

By: R. F. Kuang

Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller

Rin’s story continues in this acclaimed sequel to The Poppy War—an epic fantasy combining the history of twentieth-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.

Greatest narrator ever.

great book. starts slow, but last part is amazing. Character seemed underdeveloped for the most part but came through at the end.

a little let down

book 2 was definitely a little let down. Its like make up your mind for goodness sake!

Amazing non western fantasy

Refreshing to get a fantasy series that's not western focused can't wait for the next book!

Exciting sequel

The suffering is palpable for the characters throughout this book. The story was different and the pacing changed from the first edition. The ending is well worth it though and I can’t wait for the third

very good

kept me fully entertained the entire listen. got pretty dark. my heart hurt for the ones that passed