Take a photo of a barcode or cover
jodiesbookishposts 's review for:
The Poppy War
by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Oh what a book. This hollowed me out. There were parts of the book so visceral and raw - it didn’t stray from the horrors of war. Read the triggers before considering as this is not for everyone.
This should become a classic fantasy series - I hope the following books hold to this standard
This should become a classic fantasy series - I hope the following books hold to this standard
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Child death, Genocide, Rape, Violence, Blood, Abortion, War, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation