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Rin is spiraling. Her grief, guilt, and addiction feel incredibly raw. I’m constantly caught between rooting for her and hoping she lets loose next. The portrayal of trauma, especially when wrapped up in power, vengeance, and identity, is interesting. I suspect some foreshadowing here for major act of betrayal and all our war - will find out soon.

Just finished with part 1 of 3 - interesting so far, it hit the ground running and never let up. Seems the empress has Itiahi styled powers.

Two-thirds into The Poppy War, and it’s already devastating. Rin starts as a determined underdog but evolves into something far more dangerous, driven by pain, rage, and purpose. The transformation reminds me of Eren from Attack on Titan

After reading Babel, which felt like little more than fascist progressive indoctrination wrapped in academic fluff, I didn’t expect much. But The Poppy War actually has teeth.