The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang

Insert that scene from Wonder Woman with the chick who plays with chemicals.

You ever just cringe for someone and the stupid decisions they're making
I love Kitay. I love my squad. They're wonderful, and by wonderful I mean too pure for this world, and yet they could kill you in an instant.
Ohhhhh... I get the cover now. 
Honey noooo, don't do that. 
I have lots of feelings, and people should just talk to each other
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