A review by bookishmagpie
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
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
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Drug use, Self harm, Torture, Drug abuse, Classism, Death, Addiction, Genocide, Toxic relationship, War, Violence, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Fire/Fire injury, Racism, Blood, Body horror, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Medical trauma, and Infertility