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The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
3.5
challenging dark slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The first half (part 1) was a 4 star read and the 2nd half (parts 2 & 3) was a 3 star read. While the 2nd half had its moments throuthout it felt a lot more boring overall. Rin kind of felt like to one character in the first half and a different character in the second half. It wasn't until the very end where I felt like she regained the characterization she had in part 1. And while I felt like there are reasons I could apply to her shift in characterization in part 2, some I think even the text tries to provide, it still didn't feel earned enough.