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

sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No

2.0

Oh my gosh, I was completely unprepared for that! 
So I know this is a popular booktok book, but honestly, this did not do it for me. 
Chapter 21!!! I have never felt physically ill whilst reading a book. Thanks for that! 😡🤬🤢🤮🤧

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Murder, Torture, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Death, Genocide, Child death, Self harm, Sexual violence, Addiction, Drug use, Gore, Physical abuse, Hate crime, Sexual content, and War