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

adventurous dark sad 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
Oof, this is a dark read but I couldn't put it down. I was a little wary of getting into it based on all the reviews and content warnings (which were accurate - I largely skipped ch 21). But based on how much I loved Babel I trusted Kuang to deliver an excellent, thought-provoking story and not just a gratuitously violent gore fest. And do far she does deliver in that regard. I'll definitely finish the series but will read a more lighthearted palate cleanser between books. Really hoping for a satisfying ending to the series to make up for all the violence and gore.
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