The Complete Poppy War Trilogy

The Poppy War, The Dragon Republic, The Burning God

De: R. F. Kuang

Narrado por: Emily Woo Zeller

From R. F. Kuang, the #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of Babel, this collection features the novels in her historical military fantasy trilogy—The Poppy War, The Dragon Republic, and The Burning God—a complete epic inspired by the bloody history of China’s twentieth century and filled with treachery and magic.

The Poppy War

A war orphan, Rin earned her place in Nikan’s most elite military school. There, she discovers her lethal, unearthly power of shamanism—and learns that gods long thought dead are very much alive. When an inevitable conflict arises between longtime enemies the Nikara Empire and the Federation of Mugen, Rin realizes her shamanic powers may be the only way to save her people. But as she finds out more about the god that has chosen her, the vengeful Phoenix, she fears that winning the war may cost her humanity. . .

The Dragon Republic

After committing an atrocity in battle, shamanic warrior Rin is consumed with guilt, an opium addiction, and the murderous commands of the fiery Phoenix god. Channeling her anger against the Empress who betrayed Rin’s homeland, she chooses to join forces with the Empress’s enemy, the Dragon Warlord. But as Rin discovers the true natures of the Empress and the Dragon Warlord, the temptation to unleash the Phoenix’s fearsome power grows—and so does her vengeance. . .

The Burning God

After saving Nikan from foreign invaders and battling the evil Empress in a brutal civil war, Rin realizes that her homeland’s real power lies with the millions of common people who thirst for vengeance and revere her as a goddess of salvation. Vowing to defeat all who threaten the shamanic arts, Rin’s power and influence grows—but so does the Phoenix’s intoxicating voice urging her to burn the world and everything in it. . .

“Mixing historical parallels of Chinese history, the themes of war, politics, and colonialism are balanced with terrific, flawed characters and amazing worldbuilding.”—Library Journal (starred review)

©2023 R. F. Kuang (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers

Narration was amazing, but the story was Meh...

overall I loved the story. I couldn't stand the MC. literally years of time pass, and the MC has next to zero development other than super god powers. definitely glad I didn't waste 3 whole credits!

Best Fantasy Series Since The Hunger Games

I LOVED this series and could not stop reading. It begins with a poor girl, who is an orphan and destined to get married off to some old guy, who will help her adopted family gain more power for their opium business. But Rin has other ideas and at the moment we are on a roller coaster of emotions that is both terrifying and sometimes painful. The characters are incredible and you will love to hate them. Read this series if you’re having a book hangover or need some excitement in your life!

Difficult Read, but incredible

The story is not a happy one- it’s violent and brutal, but it sucks you into the world. I thought the narrator was amazing. She really makes you feel the anger and desperation of the characters

solid series

this was the second time I've dabbled with R.F Kuang first was with bable , here she is getting it done again , 10/10

Cool Magic, Dumb MC

I thought the magic and setting were very cool. 2 books through though and our main character never seems to develop, and is constantly making poor/stupid choices despite being incredibly smart and trained for all of the decisions she is supposed to be making. Voice acting was not great for all male voices.

Good story. Soapy ending

This could have ended better. The main character is very unlikable. But that refreshing. I thought the ending was sloppy.

thrilling, sad, engaging

I will 100% be listening to this again, and buying the hard covers. It pulled at all of my heart strings. This also quickly became my favorite set of books.

The best series I’ve ever read

Nothing could have prepared me for the end of this series. RF Kwang has the amazing ability to tell you exactly what’s going to happen and make you wish so hard that it won’t that you actually start to believe yourself, and then it happens anyway and you’re heartbroken. Absolutely spectacular.

La actuación de voz

Me encanta como le pusieron una voz distinta a cada personaje y también el sentimiento. Hizo que se sienta más la historia.

Frustratingly addictive

A journey packed with adventure, gods, turmoil and betrayal. The main character is frustratingly human and divine. The emotions coursing through my chest during the ride were unlike anything I’ve experienced in an audiobook. Great performance by narrator.