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

adventurous dark emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Absolutely amazing and saddening at the same time. Definitely will be thinking about Rin, Alton, Kitay, Nezha, and Venka for the next few days.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, War, Sexual assault, Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Physical abuse, Genocide, Torture, Rape, Drug abuse, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Body horror, Pregnancy, Police brutality, Medical content, and Death

Minor: Vomit