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kathispathi 's review for:
The Poppy War
by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
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
I went in expecting a YA fantasy, and what I got was a dark, brutal, and deeply graphic depiction of war and trauma. 😬 Definitely check trigger warnings before diving in!
That said, the writing and the plot were great. The political scheming was dense at times - as an epic fantasy should be - but I found it complicated at times.
That said, the writing and the plot were great. The political scheming was dense at times - as an epic fantasy should be - but I found it complicated at times.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual violence, Violence, Xenophobia, War
Moderate: Torture, Blood
Minor: Confinement