smhope20 's review for:

The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang

3.5

adventurous dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Written on a YA level with many plot holes. However, the story was unique and inventive enough that it kept my interest throughout. I do not feel the need to read the rest of the series. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Gore, Violence

Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, Fire/Fire injury