Because there is nothing Rin won't sacrifice to save her country. The more Rin witnesses, the more she fears her love for Nikan will force her to use the Phoenix's deadly power once more. But neither the Empress nor the Dragon Warlord are what they seem. 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. 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. 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. 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 the third battle has just ended, shaman and warrior Rin cannot forget the atrocity she committed to save her people. I found myself frustrated with her actions and not relating to her as much as I did in the first book. It was really difficult to get into this book because of how Rin is portrayed. Three times throughout its history, Nikan has fought for its survival in the bloody Poppy Wars. The Dragon Republic is the second book in The Poppy War series. 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.

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