{"title":"The Poppy War","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"poppy-war-series-3-books-collection-set-rf-kuang-paperback","title":"The Poppy War Series 3 Books Collection Set by R.F. Kuang - Adult Fantasy Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Poppy War\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Dragon Republic\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Burning God\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9780008704612\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: HarperVoyager\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: 18+ (Adult)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Poppy War trilogy is R.F. Kuang's award-nominated, blood-soaked epic of empire, addiction, and vengeance, inspired by the brutal history of 20th-century China. This complete paperback boxset gathers The Poppy War, The Dragon Republic, and The Burning God into one collection, following war orphan Rin from shamanic soldier to reluctant revolutionary. Dense with military strategy, mythic gods, and moral collapse, it's essential reading for grimdark and historical fantasy fans, and a striking addition to any collector's shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Poppy War introduces Rin, an orphan who tests into Nikan's most prestigious military academy and uncovers a terrifying shamanic gift just as war breaks out with the Federation of Mugen. She must decide whether to embrace the vengeful Phoenix god who has chosen her, and what that power will cost her humanity. In The Dragon Republic, Rin is left scarred by the atrocity she committed to end the war, battling addiction, grief, and the Phoenix's relentless demands. Allying with the Dragon Warlord against a treacherous Empress, she is pulled deeper into political betrayal and the corrosive machinery of warfare. The trilogy concludes with The Burning God, in which Rin commands the loyalty of millions while the Phoenix urges her toward total annihilation. Having repelled foreign invaders and survived a brutal civil war, Rin must confront whether true power comes from gods, armies, or the people she claims to fight for. Together the novels form one unflinching narrative charting a rise from victimhood to warlord, weaving shamanism, opium, and geopolitics inspired by real 20th-century history into a densely researched saga that readers of morally grey, high-stakes fantasy will find unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete trilogy in one paperback boxset, ready to read from start to finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorically grounded grimdark fantasy inspired by real 20th-century conflict\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward-nominated author with a passionate global fanbase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact paperback format, ideal for shelves, travel, or gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for readers of morally complex, high-stakes military fantasy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nR.F. Kuang (Rebecca F. Kuang) is a Marshall Scholar and the author of the New York Times bestselling Poppy War trilogy and Babel, or the Necessity of Violence. Her work has won the Astounding Award for Best New Writer and earned nominations for the Hugo, Nebula, Locus, and World Fantasy Awards. Drawing on her academic background in Chinese history and East Asian studies, Kuang crafts fantasy fiction grounded in real historical atrocity, exploring empire, colonialism, and the human cost of power with rare intellectual depth and emotional force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Boxset\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA complete, unforgettable trilogy in one paperback set — perfect for fans of dark, historically inspired epic fantasy who want Rin's entire brutal, transformative journey in one place, ready to devour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This item will be dispatched as per the UK ISBN and UK edition cover shown in the listing images.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"R.F. 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Ideal for parents buying for teen readers, teachers building classroom reading lists, or gift buyers seeking a bestselling author’s acclaimed trilogy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s in this book collection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set includes the three novels that form R.F. Kuang’s bestselling Poppy War trilogy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Poppy War\u003c\/b\u003e — The story of Rin, a war orphan whose unexpected success at the Keju exam launches her into Sinegard, the elite military academy in Nikan. 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