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A review by handful_of_frogs
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Genocide, Gore, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Abortion, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Book is incredibly graphic in every which way so most likely not for those under 16 or anyone who has a multitude of triggers - but is really well written and I look forward to the rest of the series.