The Burning God
The exciting end to The Poppy War trilogy, R. F. Kuang’s acclaimed, award-winning epic fantasy that combines the history of twentieth-century China with a gripping world of gods and monsters, to devastating, enthralling effect.
After saving her nation of Nikan from foreign invaders and battling the evil Empress Su Daji in a brutal civil war, Fang Runin was betrayed by allies and left for dead.
Despite her losses, Rin hasn’t given up on those for whom she has sacrificed so much — the people of the southern provinces and especially Tikany, the village that is her home. Returning to her roots, Rin meets difficult challenges — and unexpected opportunities. While her new allies in the Southern Coalition leadership are sly and untrustworthy, Rin quickly realizes that the real power in Nikan lies with the millions of common people who thirst for vengeance and revere her as a goddess of salvation.
Backed by the masses and her Southern Army, Rin will use every weapon to defeat the Dragon Republic, the colonizing Hesperians, and all who threaten the shamanic arts and their practitioners. As her power and influence grows, though, will she be strong enough to resist the Phoenix’s intoxicating voice urging her to burn the world and everything in it?
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R. F. Kuang
R. F. Kuang's writing brims with the raw power of both history and imagination, drawing readers into worlds where myth and reality collide in deeply resonant ways. Born in Guangzhou, China, and raised in the United States, she has long navigated the complexities of multiple cultures—an experience that shines through in her work, where identity, power, and the shadows of history play out on the page.
Kuang's debut, The Poppy War, quickly became a standout in modern fantasy, not just for its gripping story but for its unflinching exploration of war, trauma, and the human spirit. Set in a world inspired by 20th-century China, the novel blends elements of military fantasy with deeply personal stories, examining the effects of war on individuals and societies. Her meticulous world-building and unapologetically brutal narrative choices set her apart in a crowded genre, earning her critical acclaim and a growing fanbase.
The Poppy War
The Poppy War consists of three books — considered a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
