by R. F. Kuang
Part of The Poppy War, book 3
First published 2020
Fang Runin, betrayed and left for dead, returns to her homeland to reclaim what was stolen. Backed by the masses and her Southern Army, Rin will use every weapon to defeat the Dragon Republic and the colonizing Hesperians. But as her power grows, she must resist the Phoenix's siren call to burn the world to ashes.
Genres: historical-fiction, war, military-fiction, fantasy, action, political-thriller
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers
656 pages · Paperback · Harper Voyager
Content warnings: violence, war