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

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

 I liked this one! My first R.F. Kuang novel was Babel and I think this would have been a much better starting point.