A review by a_robin_reads
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Information:

• Library book & Storytel audiobook
• Second read
• Reading Series
• Magical Readathon for Inscription: write down 3 titles, fold it and pick one 

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Review:

Rating going from 4 to 5. Masterpiece

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Review previously placed on my blog:

I'm currently reading The poppy war by R.F. Kuang. This is the first book in The poppy war trilogy. I'm reading a copy from the library whilst listening to the audiobook. Reading this for the second time. Reading this for the Magical Readathon for Inscription with the prompt: write down 3 titles, fold it and pick one. This is an adult fantasy book series with historical aspects. 

I read this series 3 years ago and really wanted to read it again. I just need some good fantasy books in my life and this series is very good. Curious to see if I will like it more then the first time I read it. So far really enjoying it, love the school setting a lot. Rin is a very cool character. I do know that I disliked a certain plot point at the end, so we shall see how I feel about that now.

I increased my rating from 4 to 5 stars. I just absolutely loved this. Especially all the characters. What I appreciated more this time around was Rin not being a hero, but being a morally grey character. I also know what I didn't like the first time, but I understand now why it happened and can appreciate it. Very excited to see if I love the rest of the series more as well. 

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