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A review by shellroch285
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
dark
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
3.75
I’m not a big fan of military fantasy, but I felt like this was really well-written and enjoyed seeing the characters make decisions! I felt like I learned a lot from this book about the craft of writing, and I’m looking forward to reading the second in the trilogy!
Graphic: Addiction, Genocide, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Rape, Blood, Slavery, and Torture
Minor: Fatphobia and Ableism