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