This was absolutely fucking incredible. R. F. Kuang just keeps getting better, and I'm so excited but terrified for the third one. This was such a great sequel, probably even better than the Poppy War. Pick up this series if you haven't, and if you can handle the content.

If you did not read book number 1 "The Poppy War" you should read it before this one.
That book was a great read for me.
As for the 2nd book "The Dragon Republic" the story gets even better.
For all the fantasy readers, the book is packed with adventure, thrilling moments and soft "make me feel good" times between. It has simply everything.
I would strongly advise to read both books, but reading this book first - you can still grasp the story and see what had happened here.
Strong 4.5 stars for me.