The Poppy War Books in Order
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The Poppy War series by R. F. Kuang is a military fantasy trilogy inspired by the history of twentieth-century China, following the journey of Rin, a war orphan who discovers a powerful shamanic ability after passing an elite military exam. Set in the fictional empire of Nikan, the series explores themes of war, betrayal, and personal trauma as Rin navigates political conflicts and supernatural forces. The story spans multiple wars and focuses on the moral complexities of power, loyalty, and survival.
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Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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Buy on Amazon2018 · R. F. Kuang
The Poppy War (2018) is a novel by R.F. Kuang, described as an epic historical military fantasy inspired by the bloody history of China's twentieth…
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Buy on Amazon2019 · R. F. Kuang
The Dragon Republic (2019), a fantasy novel by R. F. Kuang and sequel to The Poppy War, is set after Nikan's third Poppy War. Shaman and warrior Rin,…
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Buy on Amazon2020 · R. F. Kuang
The Drowning Faith is a collection of scenes presented from Yin Nezha's perspective during the events of the saga. It was released for free on R. F.…
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The Burning God is R. F. Kuang's 2020 novel concluding The Poppy War trilogy. After being betrayed and left for dead, Fang Runin returns to her home…
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What order should I read the The Poppy War books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “The Poppy War”.
How many books are in the The Poppy War series?
We list 5 books by R. F. Kuang , published between 2018–2023.
Where can I buy the The Poppy War books?
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