A review by ging090803
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I like following the point of view of a girl in need of power. We see her becoming more and more poweful and respected. We see her follow her anger and her desire of power. The only thing I liked less was the fact she she is to stubborn to listen to real good advice.  

it was obvious that following the path of the god was a bad idea, but she dit it anyway. Now all we have to do is wait and see her regret her new deadly powers

 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Genocide, Violence, Torture, Self harm, Rape, Murder, Hate crime, Fire/Fire injury, Drug use, Drug abuse, Death, Addiction, Body horror, and Gore

Moderate: Addiction, Vomit, Trafficking, Slavery, Racism, Racial slurs, Misogyny, Hate crime, Eating disorder, and Child death

Minor: Child abuse, Excrement, Kidnapping, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and Domestic abuse

The book is good, but there is a lot of TW. Be careful. The war scenes (including rape, torture, fights, kidnappings, etc.) are fully described. Lot of blood, bones and organs. Lot of trauma. Be aware.