BookBingeThe Poppy War Books in Order
A war orphan rises through a military academy as gods and shamanism are unleashed on a reimagined 20th-century East Asia.
Here is the complete The Poppy War reading order — all 3 books by R.F. Kuang, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- The Poppy War(2018)
- The Dragon Republic(2019)
- The Burning God(2020)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the The Poppy War series?
There are 3 books in the The Poppy War series by R.F. Kuang, beginning with The Poppy War (2018) and most recently The Burning God (2020).
What is the first The Poppy War book?
The first book is The Poppy War, published in 2018. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read The Poppy War in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.