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mdothamz 's review for:
The Poppy War
by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
dark
funny
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I liked this book a lot. It’s an addictive read. Giving 4 stars because I think authors should be wary to write about orphans when they are not one. I think there could be more perspective from Rin on that aspect of her life. Also just so dark at the end. I didn’t know if I could read the second.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Hate crime, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Vomit, Abortion, Death of parent, Abandonment, War