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

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

5.0

It’s the second time that I’ve read this book, and I enjoyed it as much as the first. Kuang did a phenomenal job IMO of blending fantasy and “growing up” of Rin with the horror of the Second Sino-Japanese war.
Some parts of the book are incredibly hard to read knowing that aspects of this book existed.
I am looking forward to read the rest of the series. 
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