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Płonący Bóg, by R.F. Kuang

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bumblebusra's review against another edition

5.0

I will try to keep this short and honestly that's not very difficult because I don't know what to say other than what the fuck

No but, all jokes aside, how am I supposed to live my life when I already know I will be thinking about this story for the rest of my life?

jarvism15's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional tense slow-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

5.0

carelime's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

thebookkeepers's review against another edition

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3.0

The Poppy War - 5 stars
Dragon Republic - 4 stars
Burning God - 3 stars

This was my least favorite of the trilogy, but still a series that I immensely enjoyed. This final book felt rushed in many ways, specifically the last section and the ending was ... not one I desired & a bit disheartening.

I really hoped for a romance arc for Rin in this final installment with one or both of our main guys, but was left wanting.

The world Kuang created is a captivating and tragic one. The story is dark and not for the light of heart, but truthful in what you’d imagine war time to look like. I really enjoyed the new characters and students Rin trains.

I did like that Kuang gave backstory and more information about the Trifecta. However once she “wrapped up” their story line, those three were cut from the rest of the plot which happened in the first half of the book. I would’ve loved to see their stories interweave with Rin’s all the way til the end.

Overall I loved the first half the most, and interest slowly fell towards the end.

danquags's review against another edition

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dark emotional 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

4.0

uhlawnah's review against another edition

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5.0

this book couldn't have ended any other way, but that doesn't mean i'm not absolutely shattered about it. I'm so glad I read these books - this is truly one of the best series I've read in my entire life. I love kitay. that's all.