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Jade City
Green Bone Saga #1 (works standalone)by Fonda Lee
02017
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal but intimate tone that will resonate with The Dragon Republic fans.
10 Best Books Like The Dragon Republic
If you loved The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like The Dragon Republic are:
- 1Jade City by Fonda Lee0#1
- 2Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb0Series starter
- 3A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher4.4
- 4The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon0
- 5The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch4.5#1
- 6The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden0#1
- 7Uprooted by Naomi Novik0
- 8Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson4.5
- 9Gifted & Talented by Olivie Blake3.9
- 10The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss0Series starter
Haunted by the devastating power she wielded in the previous war and struggling with addiction, shaman-warrior Rin finds herself caught between her guilt and her burning desire for vengeance against the traitorous Empress who betrayed her homeland. To overthrow the Empress, she reluctantly allies with the mysterious Dragon Warlord who promises to create a new republic—but as political schemes unfold, Rin must confront whether she's willing to unleash her destructive Phoenix powers once more to save her country.
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Assassin's Apprentice
Start of The Farseer Trilogy seriesby Robin Hobb
02012
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholy and introspective tone that will resonate with The Dragon Republic fans.
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by T. Kingfisher
4.42024336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dark but ultimately hopeful tone that will resonate with The Dragon Republic fans.
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The Lies of Locke Lamora
Gentleman Bastard #1 (works standalone)by Scott Lynch
4.52006752 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a witty but brutal tone that will resonate with The Dragon Republic fans.
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The Bear and the Nightingale
Winternight #1 (works standalone)by Katherine Arden
02020
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a haunting and atmospheric tone that will resonate with The Dragon Republic fans.
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by Naomi Novik
0
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a atmospheric and grounding tone that will resonate with The Dragon Republic fans.
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by Brandon Sanderson
4.52006541 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a hopeful and triumphant tone that will resonate with The Dragon Republic fans.
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by Olivie Blake
3.92025512 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a ruthless and calculating tone that will resonate with The Dragon Republic fans.
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The Name of the Wind
Start of An Unfinished seriesby Patrick Rothfuss
02007
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholy and lyrical tone that will resonate with The Dragon Republic fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Dragon Republic
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jade City | Fonda Lee | 0 | 2017 | — | Closest match |
| Assassin's Apprentice📚 Series starter | Robin Hobb | 0 | 2012 | — | Start a new series |
| A Sorceress Comes to Call | T. Kingfisher | 4.4 | 2024 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| The Priory of the Orange Tree | Samantha Shannon | 0 | 2019 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Lies of Locke Lamora | Scott Lynch | 4.5 | 2006 | 752 | Similar vibes |
| The Bear and the Nightingale | Katherine Arden | 0 | 2020 | — | Similar vibes |
| Uprooted | Naomi Novik | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Mistborn📚 Series starter | Brandon Sanderson | 4.5 | 2006 | 541 | Start a new series |
| Gifted & Talented | Olivie Blake | 3.9 | 2025 | 512 | Similar vibes |
| The Name of the Wind📚 Series starter | Patrick Rothfuss | 0 | 2007 | — | Start a new series |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Dragon Republic?
The most similar books to The Dragon Republic are Jade City, Assassin's Apprentice, A Sorceress Comes to Call.
What should I read after The Dragon Republic?
After finishing The Dragon Republic, readers most commonly pick up Jade City next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by R.F. Kuang, such as Yellowface.
Who writes books like R.F. Kuang?
Authors similar to R.F. Kuang include Jessica Townsend, Lisa McMann, Jasper Fforde, Erin Hunter, Andrew Peterson.
What genre is The Dragon Republic?
The Dragon Republic is a Fantasy novel by R.F. Kuang, published in 2019. It features elements of Dragon.
How long is The Dragon Republic?
The Dragon Republic is 675 pages long.
About The Dragon Republic
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.