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

adventurous dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I would give this 6 stars if I could. unbelievably well done. i listened to the audiobook which was also fantastically narrated. had me driving with my jaw dropped at several points. i'm not usually a huge fight scene fan, but the combo of the writing and narration had me so invested my heart was pounding. i wasn't sure if i was on board at the beginning, but the contrast between that version of rin and rin at the end is so so good. she's such a complex and flawed character and i love that she isn't concerned at all with being beautiful. i could go on forever. god
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