The Poppy War

Debut novelist Kuang creates an ambitious fantasy reimagining of Asian history populated by martial artists, philosopher-generals, and gods [...] This is a strong and dramatic launch to Kuang's career. --Publishers Weekly The narrative is an impactful, impressive symphony of words that grant life to this incredible morality tale. Setting the stage for an epic fantasy is an understandably enormous undertaking, but Kuang does an exceptional job of world and character building. --RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 stars, Top Pick!) I have no doubt this will end up being the best fantasy debut of the year [...] I have absolutely no doubt that [Kuang's] name will be up there with the likes of Robin Hobb and N.K. Jemisin. --Booknest.eu This Summer's Hottest New Books For Every Type of Reader--Popsugar If you have read and enjoyed George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire, or Sabah Tahir's An Ember in the Ashes then you are likely to enjoy this. --Sammy's Shelf A young woman's determination and drive to succeed and excel at any cost runs into the horrors of war, conflict and ancient, suppressed forces in R. F. Kuang's excellent debut novel, The Poppy War. --The Skiffy and Fanty Show This looks like a good match for readers of Red Rising. --Omnivoracious (10 Highly Anticipated New Science Fiction and Fantasy Books) In The Poppy War, RF Kuang draws on history and myth to tell a relentlessly unforgiving story of war, vengeance, power and madness, with larger-than-life characters that evoke sympathy and rouse terror. Brace yourself. --Fonda Lee, award-winning author of The Green Bone Saga A thrilling, action-packed fantasy of gods and mythology...The ambitious heroine's rise from poverty to ruthless military commander makes for a gripping read, and I eagerly await the next installment. --Julie C. Dao, author of Forest of a Thousand Lanterns A blistering, powerful epic of war and revenge that will captivate you to the bitter end. --Kameron Hurley, author of The Stars are Legion