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

adventurous dark funny sad medium-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

5.0

what a book

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Colonisation, Death, Genocide, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Body horror, Rape, Addiction, Grief, Hate crime, Child death, Drug abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Religious bigotry, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Classism, Forced institutionalization, Murder, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Child abuse, Suicide, War, Gore, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Death of parent, Drug use, Violence, and Torture