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

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I read this whole thing because it’s a compelling page turner, but I’m not sure I actually like it. The description on the back of the book was a major spoiler and I’m not sure if I like the main characters. No one seems to learn or grow - they just throw temper tantrums. I do plan to read the next one because I like this author and I hope she is building a bigger story.
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