The Poppy War: A Novel (The Poppy War, 1) Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer As the dark man and

As the dark man and the peaceful woman gather power

You said that if someone or something is putting you down

”—Rebecca Solnit

I wrote WORTHY for YOU if you have some self-doubt to destroy and a destiny to fulfill

determined to achieve the impossible – save his son

The Poppy War: A Novel (The Poppy War, 1) Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer As the dark man andI have no doubt this will end up being the best fantasy debut of the year [] I have absolutely no doubt that [Kuangs] name will be up there with the likes of Robin Hobb and N. K. Jemisin. Booknest A Library Journal, Paste Magazine, Vulture, BookBub, and ENTROPY Best Books pick! Washington Post "5 Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Novel" pick! A Bustle "30 Best Fiction Books" pick! A brilliantly imaginative talent makes her exciting debut with this epic