Questions About The Burning God (The Poppy War, #3)

by R.F. Kuang (Goodreads Author)

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Hey y'all, I've always wanted to read this series but haven't gotten around to it because books. However, I just won an ARC (!), does anyone know if I should be ok starting with book three? I do plan to read the preceding two but I want to make sure I review the ARC as soon as possible. Sincerely Emily

trina Honestly? No. This is a series that I have kept up with (and absolutely love with every fiber of my being). It is a trilogy. Reading the last book fir…moreHonestly? No. This is a series that I have kept up with (and absolutely love with every fiber of my being). It is a trilogy. Reading the last book first will ruin any surprises that the previous book has set up. Not to mention, it will have less emotional impact, character development, and likely will not make much sense to just jump into the final book. It would be like watching Return of the King without seeing The Fellowship of the Ring or the Two Towers. I'm sure you COULD do it but you will miss out on what makes the trilogy so great. I highly recommend you read The Poppy War and the Dragon Republic first before starting on your ARC. I know you said you want to review it as soon as possible, but I feel it's going to be difficult to properly and fairly review the final book without the context of the first or second. (less)

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Marissa I strongly, strongly suspect Venka was innocent, and that Kitay was the one who was still in contact with Nehza. But it's also entirely possible she w…moreI strongly, strongly suspect Venka was innocent, and that Kitay was the one who was still in contact with Nehza. But it's also entirely possible she was. In the end, perhaps it doesn't matter. (less)

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