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

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

 I don't know... it was just ok? Maybe it was the setting that didn't grip me. Or maybe I just don't enjoy war stories, almost all of this book was me wondering what was going on despite my best attempt to pay attention. The first part was good and I liked it, but then it just took me forever to chip away at the rest of the book and then I was hit in the face with Chapter 21 and I was ready for the book to be over.

I don't think I'll be finishing the series. I just thought it was kind of boring personally. I have nothing profound or insightful here, I don't read for some intellectual awakening, I just wanna read things that are fun and enjoyable this definitely wasn't.