Max Bierbrauer’s Reviews > The Poppy War > Status Update

Well, shocker the Chuluu Korikh didn’t work, now they’re unleashed an evil god on the world. Also called that Jiang was the Gatekeeper. Another annoying thing is Jiang and the Woman just keep saying don’t call the gods, but the alternative is let Nolan die. Like, obv we can’t do that either, any other fucking ideas?!!?!?!

Damn. Yeah nah the Federation can all die. Idk if Rin teaming up with Altan will be for the best, but after the slaughter of Golyn Niis idk what else could be worse. At least Kitay’s alive, poor Venus tho. Jesus this shit is dark but I am so curious as to where it’s gonna go

Ye this book grim dark for sure. This whole section was crazy. The chimei was wild, Nezha’s fucking gone again, Altan’s basically evil, everything sucks and Rin has nobody. I do not see this book having a happy ending. It’s just annoying bc the Woman (who I think is old Speer Queen) says not to go to the Phoenix but Rin has no other options, they’re gonna lose this war. Idk, idk what I’d do as her honestly.

Damn a lot’s happened. Altan’s assault was sick but then they immediately got tricked. This book is so realistic, the aftermath of the bombs was making me sick. It’s rly good but also just disturbing bc stuff like this actually happens. Rin also has to lock in like, do sum girl. But hey Nezha’s back and can walk! Love interest lfg!!! I’m excited for the rest of the book but worried about the grape soon.

I was not expecting Nezha to be alive, that was wild. Also Jiang is 100% the Gatekeeper. And Altan’s rly cool I like him a lot. I figured she’d join the Cike and I honestly like their whole vibe, I can’t rly fault the other divisions for not liking them tho they’re kind of insane. But I enjoy this whole Bizarre Children found family vibe happening, hopefully they don’t all just die lol.

Cool lore with the Trifecta, I’m excited to meet the Gatekeeper. Also we finally seeing supernatural shit from Jiang!

BERSERKER! RAGE! Pledging Lore baby WOOP WOOP

Jiang is fun, I like how it’s focusing on the training arc now. And the expositing through him telling the history is rly good, I’m not bored at all during it. Great writing I rly just wanna keep reading honestly

Rin kinda evil with her strategies 😭
I feel like I’m reading a villain’s origin story, but hey she gotta do what’s she gotta do

Altan appearance was badass, I’m looking forward to him. I love the mix of modern speech in old times it’s fun. Also, damn FUCK Jun fr, I thought he was gonna be nice for a sec but he rly did not give a shit. How’s she gonna train now like damn.