A review by wytherwytch
The Burning God by R.F. Kuang

dark emotional mysterious sad 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

4.75

The twists and turns of this are exceptional

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Xenophobia, and War

Moderate: Mental illness, Rape, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Gaslighting, and Classism

Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, and Alcohol