A war orphan rises from her humble beginnings to become a powerful military commander, and perhaps her country's only hope for survival
The Poppy War Series
Embark on an epic fantasy journey inspired by Chinese history, filled with intricate power struggles, brutal warfare, and potent shamanistic magic. Follow the rise of a gifted young woman as she navigates a world teetering on the brink of destruction and seeks to forge her own destiny. This saga delves into the devastating costs of conflict, the corrupting nature of power, and the profound sacrifices demanded by survival. Prepare for a rich, immersive experience with unforgettable characters and a compelling exploration of morality.
Recommended Reading Order
The Dragon Republic
- 672 pages
- 24 hours of reading
The searing follow-up to 2018's most celebrated fantasy debut - THE POPPY WAR.
The burning God
- 622 pages
- 22 hours of reading
The exciting end to The Poppy War trilogy, R.F. Kuang's acclaimed, award-winning epic fantasy that combines the history of 20th-century China with a gripping world of gods and monsters, to devastating, enthralling effect. After saving her nation of Nikan from foreign invaders and battling the evil Empress Su Daji in a brutal civil war, Fang Runin was betrayed by allies and left for dead. Despite her losses, Rin hasn't given up on those for whom she has sacrificed so much - the people of the southern provinces and especially Tikany, the village that is her home. Returning to her roots, Rin meets difficult challenges - and unexpected opportunities. While her new allies in the Southern Coalition leadership are sly and untrustworthy, Rin quickly realizes that the real power in Nikan lies with the millions of common people who thirst for vengeance and revere her as a goddess of salvation. Backed by the masses and her Southern Army, Rin will use every weapon to defeat the Dragon Republic, the colonizing Hesperians, and all who threaten the shamanic arts and their practitioners. As her power and influence grows, will she be strong enough to resist the Phoenix's voice, urging her to burn the world and everything in it?