alicialikekeys 's review for:

The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang

4.75

adventurous challenging dark informative inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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so engrossing, couldn’t put it down. some parts were really hard to read; the author gets pretty specific about the many war crimes and atrocities Rin sees as a soldier. really gripping, can’t wait to read the rest of the series 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Genocide, Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War

Moderate: Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Colonisation, Classism