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The Dragon Republic Paperback – July 14 2020

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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.

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    The Poppy War
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  6. Dimensions
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  7. ISBN-10
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The instant #1 New York Times Bestseller from the author of The Poppy War that grapples with student revolutions, colonial resistance, and the use of language and translation as the dominating tool of the British empire. A powerful historical military fantasy, inspired by the bloody history of China’s twentieth century and filled with treachery and magic. 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 exciting end to the Poppy War trilogy, R. F. Kuang’s acclaimed, award-winning epic fantasy that combines the history of twentieth-century China with a gripping world of gods and monsters, to devastating, enthralling effect. The complete Poppy War trilogy by R.F. Kuang, the bestselling author of Babel and Yellowface. From R. F. Kuang, the #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of Babel and Yellowface, this collection features all three novels in her historical military fantasy trilogy!

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“Her story’s refreshing, shocking, and there’s some sort of invisible phoenix fire god controlling everything. Behold the horizons of fantasy expand.” — Wired

“This stunning sequel to The Poppy War is an epic journey of vengeance, friendship, and power . . . Kuang has created a young woman torn by her connections to friends and family, searching for love and belonging, and given power beyond her imagining. Her story is unforgettable.” — Library Journal(starred review) on The Dragon Republic

“Kuang brings brilliance to this invigorating and complex military fantasy sequel to The Poppy War.” — Publishers Weekly on The Dragon Republic

"The story Kuang weaves around Rin and her battle-hardened comrades-in-arms inThe Dragon Republicbuilds upon the reputation Kuang earned with her debut as one of contemporary fantasy’s most promising writers." — Time

“Kuang’s descriptive storytelling reveals the grueling psychological and material cost of war on combatants and those they are supposed to protect. Fans of epic military fantasy will be eager for the next volume.” — Booklist (starred review)

"The Dragon Republicis a phenomenal follow-up to what was one of my highest rated fantasy books of 2018, and I think this exceeds the debut in almost every way...R.F. Kuang is the brightest new star in adult fantasy...Kuang has a knack for writing some of the best fantasy and makes it seem effortless. She will be mentioned alongside names such as Lynch, Lawrence, and Sapkowski for awesomeness very soon." — Grimdark Magazine

“The Dragon Republic is straight up incredible [...] It’s big, bold, beautiful, and badass.” — Fantasy Hive

"This second book of hers – the difficult middle book of a trilogy, no less – seals Kuang’s place as one of the most exciting and best SFF writers of our time...The sequel to R.F. 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." — SFF Book Reviews

“The Dragon Republic is a brilliantly unputdownable sequel that deflects the infamous middle book syndrome with brutal precision. With The Dragon Republic, Kuang has proven that her debut wasn’t a one-hit wonder, further establishing herself as the new rising queen of fantasy.” — Novel Notions on The Dragon Republic

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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 vise, 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. Rin’s 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 the Empress and the Dragon Warlord are not 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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper Voyager
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 14 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 672 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062662600
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062662606
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 kg
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.49 x 3.84 x 20.32 cm
  • Book 2 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Poppy War
  • Customer Reviews:
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Rebecca F. Kuang is the #1 New York Times bestselling and Hugo, Nebula, Locus, and World Fantasy Award nominated author of Babel, the Poppy War trilogy, and the forthcoming Yellowface. She is a Marshall Scholar, translator, and has an MPhil in Chinese Studies from Cambridge and an MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies from Oxford. She is now pursuing a PhD in East Asian Languages and Literatures at Yale.

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  • Grace
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in Canada on September 17, 2024
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    This book was amazing. The writting is consistent, the style is gorgeous, and the story itself will habe you guessing every move.
    The plot twists are around every corner and they are nothing short of extraordinary. Would 100% recommend book 1 and 2 of the poppy war trilogy. Time for the third.
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  • Ahmed Jibril
    4.0 out of 5 stars solid book
    Reviewed in Canada on March 10, 2025
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    I preferred the first one, but the book did pick up near the end. Solidly good book. Anticipating the 3rd.
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  • Maya
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in Canada on August 17, 2023
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    Easily one of the best books I have ever read. I felt betrayed, loved and disgusted. R.F Kuang shows the duplicity of human nature and how easy it is to be manipulated if u let yourself fall into a pattern of ignorance. With loveable characters, found family, badass (a lil insane) fmcs!
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  • Donna Lee Dumont
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Dragon Republic
    Reviewed in Canada on April 14, 2024
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    It is the second book in a trilogy by R. Kuang
    Love this series. Great writing.
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  • 鶹 Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars great book
    Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2021
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    really good book in the series. First book was way better though. some decisions seemed a bit rushed or forced. writing not as refined as the first.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars As good as the first
    Reviewed in Canada on November 4, 2022
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    So glad I finally got around to reading this series…great story, great writing, great characters. Fortunately there’s still another book!
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  • sandra d.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Came in perfect
    Reviewed in Canada on August 2, 2023
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    Not bent, no noticeable scratches. Good book!
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    2.0 out of 5 stars Recieved a used book - not a commentary on the novel itself
    Reviewed in Canada on March 30, 2023
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    Bought a new, not used, book at full price. But what I recieved was a book with notable wear in the cover. The cover is creased, bent, and worn down along the edges. Some of the pages are even coming out. I've never recieved a "new" book in this condition before. I've recieved used books in better condition than this "new" book.
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  • remi
    5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING
    Reviewed in India on November 9, 2024
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    I loved it. This book is not only emotional but so intelligently written. I am hooked and eagerly waiting to start next in the Trilogy
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  • adf
    5.0 out of 5 stars Could not put it down
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 21, 2023
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    I absolutely love this series. It is a very refreshing read and I can't say I've read anything like it before. Once I read the first book I had to buy the second and even though it took a bit to get into it again the latter 3/4 of the book were impossible to put down, especially near the end. I'll talk about what I liked and what I thought could have been better, even though to me this series is already a must read. Spoilers.

    What I liked:
    - I really liked that the book drew its plots from eastern history during the war. I unfortunately did not have the chance to learn much about the Eastern side of the war during school, and it is not touched upon much at all, really, in western curriculums. As someone with an Asian background I had always wondered about the downfall of China before and after the war, how Taiwan became the way it was and the role of the west in all of this. This book is obviously fantasy, but having its main characters being from Nikara really put me into that perspective and it makes the read even more interesting and mentally stimulating to be able to draw parallels from their world to ours. Not that it is necessarily fact but it makes you reflect on the role of the west in the war, and I will certainly read up on some other historical novels/autobiographies after this.

    - Extending on that point the originality of the book is also refreshing. As a lover of fantasy I find a lot of fantasy books to always revolve around the same "world". I love witches, dragons, fae, vampires, demons, angels, elves, etc. as much as the next person but it can get a bit repetitive and I like the author's take on religion and magic here.

    - The characters are unapologetic. What I like about Rin, and all the characters in the book is that they kill and commit crimes without hesitation. They are merciless, and selfish, and they lie to those they love to save themselves. They do not hesitate to perform atrocities, and the way Rin descends into madness - the reader knows what is going to happen but can't stop reading out of morbid fascination, and it is very satisfying to see the characters act on their desires without moral, whereas with some other books it can be incredibly frustrating because the protagonist is always trying to protect and not kill innocents, or be the bigger person and not kill their enemies, even though it makes zero sense for the character if they are supposed to come from desperate backgrounds and harbour anger, or if they are supposed to be assassins and witches or generally a "badass" character. Like the sort of satisfaction "the boys" gives you.

    - It's also very realistic the way war is fought over years and months with years if not decades of preparation, not just over in one battle that took only weeks to arrange.

    Now onto some improvements, but just for me personally:

    - I feel like Rin was obsessed with Altan for too long, and then all of a sudden she wasn't and Altan was very rarely mentioned after. Everything was about Altan in the first half of the book, and I found some passages unnecessary.

    - This is a bit selfish, but I wish the author had written more for when Rin shared moments of friendships, and happy or funny times with the other characters. I loved their relationships so much but I feel like there was no reprieve throughout the book - it was all pretty depressing and doom and gloom. I understand that's the nature of war and Rin is supposed to be unfeeling, but selfishly would have enjoyed the book a lot more if there were more vulnerable, feeling, joyful moments where I could just smile a bit.

    Thats it :) Go buy it.
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    Reviewed in Germany on July 9, 2025
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  • holita he comprado algo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Léelo. YA!!
    Reviewed in Spain on May 25, 2025
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    Mi libro favorito de la saga de The Poppy War. RF Kuang es una de mis autoras favoritas y después de leer el primer libro me quedé con muchas ganas de continuar la serie y meses después compré tanto el 2o como el 3ero y me encantaron. Súper recomendados.
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  • Anastasia Goygova
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful, Brutal Descent into Chaos
    Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2025
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    When I thought The Poppy War had already wrecked me emotionally, The Dragon Republic came along and doubled down on the heartbreak, horror, and sheer brilliance. This book is a masterclass in emotional devastation, complex character arcs, and deeply researched historical inspiration.

    Reading this felt like riding a rollercoaster with no brakes. I was smiling one minute, sobbing the next, feeling hope only to have it crushed underfoot by the brutal realities of war. Rin continues to be one of the most complicated, frustrating, and heartbreakingly human protagonists I’ve ever read. I found myself loving her, fearing for her, wanting to shake her—and not always understanding her.

    What sets this book apart is its unflinching portrayal of war and its consequences. The brutality is sickening, but never gratuitous. It’s rooted in real-world history—specifically the Sino-Japanese War and 20th-century China—and the parallels are haunting. The way R.F. Kuang intertwines fantasy with real historical trauma is nothing short of genius, and it makes for an incredibly hard, yet meaningful read.

    The Dragon Republic is not just a fantasy novel—it’s an emotional experience. It’s painful, immersive, and at times almost too much to bear, but I was completely captivated. I don’t know if I’m ready for The Burning God—my heart can barely take it—but I know I’ll be reading it anyway.
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