technicat@bookwyrm.social reviewed The Dragon Republic by R. F. Kuang
good sequel, though I worry the historical analogy is getting too on the nose
4 stars
Not as much whirlwind fun as the first book of the trilogy, but this sequel is still a good read and continues the interleaving of a Hunger Games-style story with obvious historical analogies (if you know anything about Chinese history from the last two hundred years, and if you don't, this should spark your interest) and a bit of Eli Roth torture porn mixed in.