The Poppy War (The Poppy War, #1)

books by R.F. Kuang

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An epic historical military fantasy, inspired by the bloody history of China’s twentieth century and filled with treachery and magic.When Rin aced the Keju—the Empire-wide test to find the most talented youth to learn at the Academies—it was a shock to everyone: to the test officials, who couldn’t believe a war orphan from Rooster Province could pass without cheating; to Rin’s guardians, who believed they’d finally be able to marry her off and further their criminal enterprise; and to Rin herself, who realized she was finally free of the servitude and despair that had made up her daily existence. That she got into Sinegard—the most elite military school in Nikan—was even more surprising.But surprises aren’t always good.Because being a dark-skinned peasant girl from the south is not an easy thing at Sinegard. Targeted from the outset by rival classmates for her color, poverty, and gender, Rin discovers she possesses a lethal, unearthly power—an aptitude for the nearly-mythical art of... The story leaves readers with a sense of fulfillment by delivering a complete and thoughtfully constructed narrative. Its measured execution reinforces its lasting appeal. The narrative’s clarity makes it accessible to readers with varying levels of familiarity with the subject matter. This inclusivity broadens the book’s appeal and usability.