The Poppy War
by R.F. Kuang
A dark military fantasy inspired by 20th century Chinese history, following Rin, a war orphan who discovers she has shamanic powers while attending a prestigious military academy. The story explores themes of war, genocide, colonialism, and the devastating cost of power through a Chinese-inspired fantasy world. This is an adult-oriented fantasy that deals with extremely heavy themes including graphic violence, war crimes, and trauma, making it unsuitable for younger readers despite having a young protagonist.
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