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Graphic: Drug abuse, Genocide, Sexism, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit
Graphic: Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, Classism
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- I loved this book. RF Kuang is my favorite author. I just…AGSJSHSJSJJE
- It’s tragic, i felt like the book was stomping on my heart half the time. I loved every second of it. I was able to sit hours on end reading with no interruption (a rare phenomena to me) and i wouldve finished faster if outside factors didnt stop me. It’s engaging and for people who can see visual images while reading, i felt like i was watching a movie while reading, the descriptions are really well written.
- The characters…I read Babel before I read TPW and I love Kuang’s characterization. I love how she gives them emotions and internal conflicts. I love how sometimes their actions arent aligned with whats “morally right” and they acknowledge it and do it anyway. The characters are unique and even tho the book is from Rin’s POV i could deeply understand all the characters that mattered. (i ❤️ ramsa, he’s my boy)
- The world building is magnificent. The details. The explanations. The slow reveal of the universe. I loved it all. I did have to re-read some passages & google some things but only because im a fast reader and sometimes my mind doesnt fully absorb what i read. I read a negative review that said the world building is inconsistent, but for me I didnt see it as such at all.
- The plot is great but I dont really care about that usually. I also hate unresolved issues that foreshadow following books…Kuang changed my mind on both tho. I think the foreshadowing is great and i want to pick up the second book instantly.
- I love Rin. I just. I love her. IDC what anyone says, shes my girl. I also love Altan. Some of his moments weren’t the greatest but he was real and I loved him for it. Jiang, i wanna give you a hug. Kitay, I have some unresolved feelings for you, I hope the second book repairs those bc I love(d) you (I WANT TO DROP THE D SO YOU BETTER ACT RIGHT)
Graphic: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Self harm, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, War, Injury/Injury detail
The Poppy War will force you to think about privilege, oppression and what it means to be human. Your beliefs will be challenged and your views will change. It is not for those looking for a happy ending.
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Genocide, Gore, Infertility, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Moderate: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Self harm, Slavery, Suicide, Xenophobia, Medical content, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Abandonment
It is amazingly well-written. The complex world building doesn't leave you confused and exhausted - instead, you actually get right inside this new world and it's so easy to imagine what's written. The main character is what I would say is a very good example of YA heroine - she has her unique character with actual flaws, she's interesting to be with and you sympathize with what she's going through.
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It's a story about overcoming, finding yourself and suffering. And I think if you even remotely enjoy YA genre, light fantasy and good plot, you should read this ASAP.
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Misogyny, Self harm, Blood, War, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Mental illness, Sexism, Grief, Toxic friendship
Minor: Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Xenophobia
The Poppy War deals with essential topics in a historical, military fantasy world based on 12th-century china. And these topics are still prevalent today. This book is about so much more than war; it's about rage, grief, fear, pain, and trauma. I do highly recommend this book, but please check the trigger warnings first.
This is an incredible debut novel. I can't wait to read the rest of the trilogy.
Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Genocide, Gore, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Infertility, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Classism
Graphic: Addiction, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racism, Torture, Colonisation, Classism
Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Genocide, Physical abuse, Racism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, War
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Slavery, Violence, Abortion, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Genocide, Hate crime, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War
Moderate: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Drug abuse, Gore, Infertility, Rape, Self harm, Xenophobia, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death, Cursing, Miscarriage, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Excrement, Vomit, Death of parent, Pregnancy
I’ll be starting the second book immediately.
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Mental illness, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Fire/Fire injury, War
Moderate: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Cursing, Rape, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Excrement, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Abortion, Pregnancy