likeanecho 's review for:

The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang

adventurous challenging dark sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This was even better the second time around (and via audio). 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Genocide, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Medical trauma, War

Moderate: Drug abuse, Gore, Sexism, Grief, Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Suicide