More so than its young adult science fiction fantasy contemporaries, R.F. Kuang’s “The Poppy War” subscribes to a ‘grimdark’ trend in adult science fantasy fiction. As a sub-genre, ‘grimdark’ works to ...

War, what is it good for? “The Poppy War” brings to life a war orphan named Fang Runin or Rin for short, who barely makes a life in a deeply divided empire of magic, martial arts and angry gods.

The third volume in Kuang's Poppy War series is out now. She grounded the story in history, both her own and China's; it follows a passionate, ruthless young woman who becomes a military leader.

HarperCollins is set to publish Georgetown senior Rebecca Kuang’s (SFS ’18) speculative historical fiction novel “The Poppy War” in May 2018, followed by two sequels. Set in a mythical land inspired ...

Amazon, Throw Your Money at Chloé Zhao to Adapt ‘The Poppy War’ Amazon is the second-largest spender in streaming behind Netflix. Here's a project it should move on immediately.