A review by csmall73
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

It was very dark. Much darker than I thought it would be. I enjoyed the development of story, the characters are endearing and heart breaking. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Child death, Child abuse, Rape, Drug use, Death, Suicide attempt, Addiction, Medical trauma, Bullying, Violence, Suicide, War, Sexual violence, Xenophobia, Racial slurs, and Racism