The Dragon Republic
The continuing saga of war, power, and betrayal
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:6th Aug '20
Should be back in stock very soon
In the follow-up to The Poppy War, Rin seeks vengeance against the Empress while grappling with her past and newfound powers.
In The Dragon Republic, the gripping sequel to the acclaimed The Poppy War, readers are reintroduced to Rin, a young woman grappling with the weight of her past decisions. Haunted by the sacrifices she made to protect her people, Rin’s quest for vengeance drives her to seek out the Empress, a traitor who has betrayed her homeland. As she navigates a world filled with danger and betrayal, Rin must confront the consequences of her actions while battling the emotional turmoil that follows her every step.
To achieve her goals, Rin reluctantly allies herself with the formidable Dragon Warlord, who has his own ambitions to unseat the Empress. Together, they strategize in a world where alliances are fragile and the stakes are high. Rin's journey is not just a fight for revenge; it is a battle for her identity and the future of her nation. The power she wields, granted by the vengeful god Phoenix, becomes both a blessing and a curse, as she learns that wielding such immense power comes with its own set of challenges and moral dilemmas.
The Dragon Republic masterfully weaves elements of Chinese history with a rich tapestry of gods and monsters, creating an epic fantasy that explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the true cost of war. As Rin’s story unfolds, readers are drawn into a world where every choice can lead to devastating consequences, and the line between hero and villain is often blurred.
PRAISE FOR THE POPPY WAR:
‘An outstanding debut’
DAILY MAIL
‘A book that will go down as one of the best grimdark/military fantasy debuts of all time’
BOOKNEST
‘A masterpiece by grimdark’s newest and perhaps darkest daughter’
FANTASY BOOK REVIEW
‘A wholly unique experience’
THE WASHINGTON POST
‘R.F. Kuang’s fresh approach to magic and hard-hitting story is a punch to the gut fantasy has needed for a long time. I can’t wait for THE DRAGON REPUBLIC’
Peter V. Brett, bestselling author of The Demon Cycle
‘Enthralling from start to finish … I thought myself prepared. I was now. R.F. Kuang’s debut is a masterful must-read, and I’ve no doubt the best is yet to come’
Nicholas Eames, author of KINGS OF THE WYLD
‘A blistering, powerful epic of war and revenge that will captivate you to the bitter end’
Kameron Hurley, author of THE LIGHT BRIDAGE
‘Fresh, assured, character-driven fantasy that’s choc full of magic, war, and betrayal. I loved it from start to finish’
Peter Newman, author of THE VAGRANT
‘A powerful, emotional journey, compellingly written’
Adrian Tchaikovsky, award-winning author of THE CHILDREN OF TIME
‘An original and engrossing tale of the coming of age of a talented young soldier amid the horrors of invasion and genocide’
Anna Stephens, author of GODBLIND
‘I so enjoyed The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang … It is all about survival, and how a person’s will and determination can change the course of their life. I loved the central character, felt her pain and her far-too-brief moments of joy, and just loved how Kuang breathes fresh life into the warrior training school … Highly recommended’
John Gwynne, author of MALICE
ISBN: 9780008239893
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 42mm
Weight: 470g
672 pages