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amandassmall 's review for:
The Poppy War
by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-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:
Complicated
I will not lie, I was not immediately sold on this book. It took me roughly until halfway through to get a proper foothold in the world that Kuang was building. However, I am so glad I picked this book up. Amazing world building, amazing character development and lore.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Violence, War