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A review by megan_unthank
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.5
4.5 Stars
This was a dark, gripping fantasy that really surprised me with how much I loved it but was also many times disturbed and had to pause and take a break from reading. I never knew where the author was going with the story and knowing that parts of this is based off of history is very sad but also made this fantasy world all the more real. The magic system was fantastic.
Highly recommend 👌
But know there are some very heavy topics and graphic happenings.
This was a dark, gripping fantasy that really surprised me with how much I loved it but was also many times disturbed and had to pause and take a break from reading. I never knew where the author was going with the story and knowing that parts of this is based off of history is very sad but also made this fantasy world all the more real. The magic system was fantastic.
Highly recommend 👌
But know there are some very heavy topics and graphic happenings.