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

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

4.5

Wow! This is my first time reading anything by R. F. Kuang and she did not disappoint. This is an adult fantasy based on real Chinese history. I enjoyed this very much and I look forward to reading book two.
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