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The Poppy War · R.F. Kuang
The Poppy War books in order
There are 3 books in The Poppy War. The latest, The Burning God, came out in 2020, and R.F. Kuang hasn't announced another one yet.
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Release information last checked 26 October 2026.
The Poppy War books in order
2018Book 1The Poppy War
2019Book 2The Dragon Republic
2020Book 3The Burning God
Companion stories
2020CompanionThe Drowning Faith
What The Poppy War is about
From the description of The Poppy War, the first book.
"To the test officials, who couldn’t believe a war orphan from Rooster Province could pass without cheating; to Rin’s guardians, who believed they’d finally be able to marry her off and further their criminal enterprise; and to Rin herself, who realized she was finally free of the servitude and despair that had made up her daily existence. That she got into Sinegard—the most elite military school in Nikan—was even more surprising. But surprises aren’t always good. Because being a dark-skinned peasant girl from the south is not an easy thing at Sinegard. Targeted from the outset by rival classmates for her color, poverty, and gender, Rin discovers she possesses a lethal, unearthly power—an aptitude for the nearly-mythical art of shamanism. Exploring the depths of her gift with the help of a seemingly insane teacher and psychoactive substances, Rin learns that gods long thought dead are very much alive—and that mastering control over those powers could mean more than just surviving school. For while the Nikara Empire is at peace, the Federation of Mugen still lurks across a narrow sea. The militarily advanced Federation occupied Nikan for decades after the First Poppy War, and only barely lost the continent in the Second. And while most of the people are complacent to go about their lives, a few are aware that a Third Poppy War is just a spark away . . . Rin’s shamanic powers may be the only way to save her people. But as she finds out more about the god that has chosen her, the vengeful Phoenix, she fears that winning the war may cost her humanity . . . and that it may already be too late."-- Provided by Amazon
The Poppy War at a glance
- Author
- R.F. Kuang
- Books published
- 3
- Companion stories
- 1
- Still to come
- None announced yet
- First book published
- 2018
Questions readers ask
Is there going to be another Poppy War book?
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How many books are in The Poppy War?
3 books have been published in The Poppy War so far, plus 1 companion story.
What order should I read The Poppy War in?
Read the main books in order: 1. The Poppy War, 2. The Dragon Republic, 3. The Burning God. The 1 companion can be read alongside them.
Is The Poppy War finished?
R.F. Kuang hasn't announced another Poppy War book, so it may be finished. Series do come back, though, and AuthorPing will let you know if a new one is announced.
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