From R. F. Kuang the #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of Babel this
collection features the novels in her historical military fantasy trilogy? The Poppy War The
Dragon Republic and The Burning God ?a complete epic inspired by the bloody history of
China's twentieth century and filled with treachery and magic. The Poppy War A war orphan Rin
earned her place in Nikan's most elite military school. There she discovers her lethal
unearthly power of shamanism?and learns that gods long thought dead are very much alive. When
an inevitable conflict arises between longtime enemies the Nikara Empire and the Federation of
Mugen Rin realizes her shamanic powers may be the only way to save her people. But as she
finds out more about the god that has chosen her the vengeful Phoenix she fears that winning
the war may cost her humanity. . . The Dragon Republic After committing an atrocity in battle
shamanic warrior Rin is consumed with guilt an opium addiction and the murderous commands of
the fiery Phoenix god. Channeling her anger against the Empress who betrayed Rin's homeland
she chooses to join forces with the Empress's enemy the Dragon Warlord. But as Rin discovers
the true natures of the Empress and the Dragon Warlord the temptation to unleash the Phoenix's
fearsome power grows?and so does her vengeance. . . The Burning God After saving Nikan from
foreign invaders and battling the evil Empress in a brutal civil war Rin realizes that her
homeland's real power lies with the millions of common people who thirst for vengeance and
revere her as a goddess of salvation. Vowing to defeat all who threaten the shamanic arts
Rin's power and influence grows?but so does the Phoenix's intoxicating voice urging her to burn
the world and everything in it. . . ?Mixing historical parallels of Chinese history the themes
of war politics and colonialism are balanced with terrific flawed characters and amazing
worldbuilding.?? Library Journal (starred review)
