The Dragon Republic

In the wake of the Third Poppy War, Rin , traumatized by her destruction of Mugen and haunted by the Phoenix god, leads the remnants of the Cike in exile. Branded as war criminals and hunted by the Empire, they become assassins for the Pirate Queen Moag , trading kills for resources and a chance at revenge against Empress Su Daji , who betrayed them to the Federation. Rin's addiction to opium grows as she struggles to control the Phoenix's rage and her own guilt, while the Cike's unity frays under the weight of trauma and leadership disputes. The Cike , now mercenaries, are tasked with elimina

Theme 1: Aftermath of Fire

This thread running through The Dragon Republic gives the story its emotional weight. R.F. Kuang weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 2: Exile and Assassins

This thread running through The Dragon Republic gives the story its emotional weight. R.F. Kuang weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 3: Pirate Queen's Bargain

This thread running through The Dragon Republic gives the story its emotional weight. R.F. Kuang weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

What Readers Say About The Dragon Republic

The Dragon Republic has resonated with readers for its emotional honesty and vivid storytelling. Many describe finishing it in a single sitting — drawn forward by R.F. Kuang's prose and an almost desperate need to know how it ends.

A Passage Worth Sitting With

"Aftermath of Fire" — R.F. Kuang, The Dragon Republic

About the Author

R.F. Kuang is the author of The Dragon Republic. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling, their work has found devoted readers across the globe.