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

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

4.25

Amazing, brutal, fun, intense read. Great magic system that’s never truly complete leaving room for so much more mystery. Great story in itself but tees up the second book well. Crushing moments. Gore and traumatizing descriptions. Rooting for the main character the whole time. 
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