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

adventurous dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The fact that the whole world isn’t obsessed with RF Kuang baffles me. As readers were always chasing that high of “fuck yeah, this is what reading is meant to be” that we get so easily as kids; The Poppy War gave me that feeling back within the first 60 pages. Kuang is a master of epic tales & truly highlights the need for publishing to make space for BIPOC authors to tell stories inspired by their cultures. She masterfully draws on history to create a fantasy world that is so realistic but also separates it enough from our world to make it feel rich & unique. Honestly, I can’t sing her praises any more, Kuang is masterful at what she does &
I’ll be starting the second book immediately. 
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