The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang

The Poppy War is a dark and gripping military fantasy inspired by the history of twentieth-century China. It follows Rin, a war orphan from the impoverished Rooster Province, who earns a place at the elite Sinegard military academy after acing the empire-wide Keju exam. But Rin’s ascent is anything but easy—facing prejudice, brutality, and the discovery of a deadly shamanic power that connects her to the vengeful Phoenix god.

As war erupts across the Nikara Empire, Rin must decide how far she’s willing to go—and what she’s willing to lose—to save her people. R. F. Kuang masterfully blends historical realism with mythology to deliver a powerful tale of ambition, identity, and sacrifice.

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