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

dark emotional reflective 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? It's complicated

4.5

This book is one big content warning. It may not belong in the horror genre, but there is no shortage of atrocities here. That being said, it's  an  incredibly good story! I especiall  love the character development and the friendships. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Pregnancy, War

Moderate: Animal death, Vomit, Trafficking