The Poppy Wars by R.F. Kuang

The Poppy Wars by R.F. KuangWinner of the Reddit Fantasy Award for Best Debut 2018 'The best fantasy debut of 2018' WIRED A brilliantly imaginative epic fantasy debut, inspired by the bloody history of China's twentieth century and filled with treachery and magic. When Rin aced the Keju the test to find the most talented students in the Empire it was a shock to everyone: to the test officials, who couldn't believe a war orphan from Rooster Province could pass without cheating;

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