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The Complete Poppy War Trilogy: The Poppy War, the Dragon Republic, the Burning God by R.F. Kuang
laurasmash's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
courto875's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jaycereadss's review against another edition
5.0
Overall: 5.25 stars! (That is out of five. I would like to say that the first one is a 6-star book, so that would make the review higher than 5)
This is the first series that I have completed, and oh boy! I am glad I did! This is amazing. Flawless!
This is a review of the entire series. These is the reviews that are on my Goodreads page. If you would like to get the redirect links to the page to like them (optional). You can read the reviews below! I absolutely loved this series! This is a must-read!
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My Review Links
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The Poppy War (book 1) review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5833670001
The Dragon Republic (book 2) review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5837187411
The Burning God (book 3) review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5862148713
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-The Poppy War (bk.1)-
6 stars!!
This tops my #1 spot on my favorite books, taking #1 from Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (not saying that it was a bad book, but I loved The Poppy War!)
OMG THIS IS SUCH A GOOD BOOK!!!
I was going to give up on this book at around page ten, I am SO glad that I did not.
This book is set in 20th century in China. We are following a few characters Rin (Fang Runin)
This book is about a war, if you are sensitive to war subjects, or anything in war in general. It would be best if you did not read this book. The author (RF Kuang) has inspiration from Song Dynasty China, the Opium Wars, and the Second Sino-Japanese War.
The author is such a good writer! I can not wait to read Yellowface, Babel, and the two other installments in The Poppy War trilogy!
TW: drugs, drug use, war, death, animal death, gore
-The Dragon Republic (bk.2)-
5 stars!!
There will be a spoilers towards the bottom of the review past the trigger warning section.
I love this book and trilogy! I can not wait to start the third installment in the trilogy "The Burning God"
R.F. Kuang has wonderful character development! She is such a talented author, the way she tells stories is immaculate! She is quickly becoming my top 3 authors of all time!
Many people say that "The Poppy War" was their least favorite book in the trilogy, I would like to tell them that they are wrong. So far, The Poppy War is my favorite book in the series!*
TW: war themes, drugs, drug addiction, PTSD from war, racism
* I have only read the first and second books in the trilogy at the time of this review. This may change after reading "The Burning God"
-The Burning God-
"War doesn’t determines who is right. War determines who remains." - The Poppy War, R.F. Kuang
OMG!! READ THIS SERIES NOW!
This series
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Series Ranking
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The Poppy War: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (6-stars)
The Dragon Republic: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5-stars)
The Burning God: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5-stars)
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This book is sooooooo good! You need to read this series! This entire series is based off of the events of the Second Sino-Japanese War.
R.F. Kuang released the first book in the trilogy (The Poppy War) when she was 19 years old! It was the best book I have ever read! She is such a talented writer, storyteller, historical writer, fantasy writer! She does everything so well, she painted the picture like I knew these characters in real life.
This series is the best one that I have read, I expect nothing to ever take its place.
IMPORTANT:
If you have been in a war, or known someone that has died, or been in a war. This is probally not the book for you. This book series tackles war themes, and the events of the Second Sino-Japanese War.
TW: war, drugs, death, gore, PTSD from war, hostages,
Trope: War-Fantasy, Epic-Fantasy
Appeal: Anyone that likes historical fiction, anyone that wants a wild ride of an epic-fantasy war, or a terrific novel and series that will suck you into R.F. Kuang's wonderful writing!
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chatnap's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
witchydisaster's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
verimythe's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ztkrogman's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
twistmalchik's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Genocide, Gore, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Trafficking, Grief, Cannibalism, Religious bigotry, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Excrement, Vomit, Abortion, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
mng's review
3.0
meiravaid's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0