DRAGON REPUBLIC, THE - The Poppy War (2) Paperback

"The Dragon Republic," the second volume in R.F. Kuang's acclaimed Poppy War series, plunges Rin deeper into a brutal and morally ambiguous world following the devastating events of the First Poppy War. Haunted by her past actions and fueled by a thirst for vengeance against the treacherous Empress, Rin joins forces with the enigmatic and powerful Dragon Warlord, Nezha, as they embark on a perilous campaign to overthrow the corrupt Nikara Empire. As Rin grapples with her terrifying shamanic powers and the immense cost of war, she must navigate intricate political landscapes, battle formidable enemies, and confront the blurred lines between justice and savagery, all while the fate of a fractured nation hangs in the balance.