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Best R.F. Kuang Books

December 2024

The Burning God

Rin’s journey reaches its explosive finale in this heart-wrenching conclusion to R.F. Kuang’s epic fantasy trilogy. Haunted by the atrocities she’s committed, Rin grapples with her inner demons and the crushing weight of destiny. As war engulfs the land, alliances shift like sand, and ancient powers awaken, Rin must confront the ultimate question: How far will she go to save her people? Kuang’s masterful prose and unflinching exploration of power, colonialism, and morality will leave you breathless until the very last page.

The Dragon Republic

Rin’s world is shattered. Haunted by the atrocities she committed to save her people, she grapples with addiction and the weight of her actions. As civil war erupts, Rin finds herself caught between loyalty and survival. Kuang’s visceral prose plunges readers into a brutal, richly-imagined fantasy realm inspired by Chinese history. With complex characters and heart-wrenching choices, this sequel left me breathless. A masterful exploration of power, trauma, and the cost of victory.

The Poppy War

Rin, a war orphan from a backwater province, defies expectations by acing the Empire’s brutal military exam. Thrust into an elite academy, she discovers a gift for shamanism—a power that could change the course of history. As war looms and dark forces awaken, Rin must confront her own demons and make impossible choices. Kuang’s debut is a gripping tale of magic, warfare, and the cost of power, leaving readers breathless and haunted long after the final page.

Yellowface

“Yellowface” by R.F. Kuang is a gripping exploration of identity, ambition, and the literary world’s dark underbelly. When struggling writer June Hayward witnesses the sudden death of her more successful friend Athena Liu, she makes a split-second decision to steal Athena’s unpublished manuscript. As June’s star rises, she grapples with guilt, cultural appropriation, and the haunting legacy of her deceit. This novel is a thought-provoking, page-turning journey into the complexities of authorship and authenticity.