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

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Truly one of the best books I’ve read in awhile. Holy shit

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, War, Torture, Suicide, Slavery, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexism, Self harm, Racism, Pedophilia, Miscarriage, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Genocide, Fire/Fire injury, Drug use, Drug abuse, Death, Child death, Cannibalism, Body horror, Blood, and Animal death