The Poppy War
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Five sci-fi/fantasy books inspired by Chinese history
May is Asian and Pacific Islander heritage month! So for this month I’m going to share reading recommendations from across Asia and the Pacific Islands. I love this part of the world and I’m excited to be sharing books from here. I think books are a great way to gain insight into peoples’ lives and…
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War doesn’t determine…
This is a quote from the book The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang. Have you read this book? I’d love to hear your thoughts in a comment below! If you’re interested, you can read an excerpt from the book here. The Poppy War – Summary An epic historical military fantasy, inspired by the bloody history…
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…because she had chosen it for herself
Excerpt from The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang This is an excerpt from the book The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang. She threw herself into her studies. Classes became like warfare, each interaction a battle. With every raised hand and every homework assignment, she competed against Nezha and Venka and every other Sinegardian. She had…