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A review by ashcookie32
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang

adventurous challenging dark informative sad tense 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

5.0

This trilogy is phenomenal. I’ve recommended it to many friends (who can handle the dark, depressing, and gory nature of wartime) and decided to start my year off by rereading the trilogy while simultaneously attacking my reading goals for the year.

I’m still speechless at how beautiful and wonderfully-planned this novel is (especially for being a debut!) considering it is one of the darkest books I’ve encountered. While it’s not labeled as being a historical fiction, I know RF Kuang did immense research to create a story surrounding horrific events in China’s past.

I’m blown away by her masterful work and am eager to read more!
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