Epic fantasy · Dark fantasy · War fiction
The Dragon Republic
After the brutal war that ended the first book, Rin is a fugitive and an opium user. She allies with a warlord who wants to overthrow the empire and has foreign ships and a dragon.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 2019
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 672
- Format
- Book 2 of 3 in The Poppy War
Read this if you have read The Poppy War and want a darker, politically sharp sequel.
Skip this if you have not read the first book or dislike graphic war violence.
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Quick answers about The Dragon Republic
- What is The Dragon Republic about?
- After the brutal war that ended the first book, Rin is a fugitive and an opium user. She allies with a warlord who wants to overthrow the empire and has foreign ships and a dragon.
- Who should read The Dragon Republic?
- Read it if you have read The Poppy War and want a darker, politically sharp sequel. Skip it if you have not read the first book or dislike graphic war violence.
- How long and how fast is The Dragon Republic?
- It is a medium-paced, long read of about 672 pages, first published in 2019.
- Does The Dragon Republic have content warnings?
- Content we flag: War, Violence, Sexual assault, Addiction, Genocide, Death.
- Can I borrow The Dragon Republic for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Dragon Republic; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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