The Poppy War
A war orphan from the south of the Nikara Empire discovers she possesses shamanic powers.
“R.F. Kuang's debut blends Chinese history with dark fantasy. What begins as a school story transforms into a devastating war novel.”
R.F. Kuang's debut blends Chinese history with dark fantasy. What begins as a school story transforms into a devastating war novel.
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