The Poppy War Series Collector's Edition by R.F. Kuang - 2 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Hardback

Titles in This Set
The Poppy War (Book 1)
The Dragon Republic (Book 2)

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Hardback
Publisher: HarperCollins

Overview
This premium two-book hardcover collector's edition brings together R.F. Kuang's acclaimed grimdark epic fantasy debut, The Poppy War, and its gripping sequel, The Dragon Republic. Set in a world inspired by twentieth-century Chinese history, the series follows Rin, a war orphan turned shaman-soldier, as she claws her way from poverty to the heights of imperial military power. Bound in matching hardback covers with sprayed page edges, this set is built for readers and collectors who want Kuang's blistering, myth-soaked saga of war, gods, and vengeance displayed in style on any shelf.

About the Books
R.F. Kuang's Poppy War series reimagines the brutal history of twentieth-century China through shamanic magic, vengeful gods, and merciless war. The story opens with Rin, an orphan from a poor southern province, who tests her way into Sinegard, the empire's elite military academy, only to discover that her talent for controlling fire is tied to the terrifying, addictive power of the gods. As war erupts between the Nikara Empire and the Federation of Mugen, Rin is thrust from the classroom into the front lines, forced to decide how far she will go for victory. The Dragon Republic continues her descent, following Rin in the aftermath of the atrocities she committed to end the war. Addicted to the drug that lets her summon her god, and increasingly untethered from the people she once fought to protect, she is drawn into a new conflict between rival factions vying to reshape the shattered empire. Kuang expands her world with new alliances, deeper mythology, and higher stakes, while never losing sight of the moral costs of power. Together, these two volumes chart a relentless arc from ambition to consequence, blending real historical atrocity with inventive, richly imagined magic. Fans of morally complex, unflinching epic fantasy will find a series that refuses easy answers. This collector's set preserves that arc in one cohesive, shelf-ready package.

Key Benefits

• Two-book hardcover collector's edition of R.F. Kuang's acclaimed Poppy War series
• Features matching sprayed page edges for a premium, display-ready look
• Delivers the complete opening arc: The Poppy War and The Dragon Republic in one set
• Perfect gift for fans of grimdark, myth-inspired epic fantasy
• A striking addition to any fantasy collector's shelf or home library
• Brand new copies, ready to read or gift right away

Book-by-Book Guide
The Poppy War — Rin, a war orphan, tests into the empire's elite military academy and discovers a shamanic power tied to a vengeful fire god.
The Dragon Republic — Haunted by the war's atrocities and dependent on her god-given power, Rin is drawn into a new struggle to reshape the shattered empire.

About the Author
R.F. Kuang (Rebecca F. Kuang) is a Chinese-American author, translator, and Marshall Scholar known for blending real history with inventive fantasy. Born in Guangzhou, China, and raised in the United States, she drew on the brutal history of the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Rape of Nanjing to shape the world of the Poppy War trilogy, her debut series. She went on to write the acclaimed novels Babel and Yellowface, cementing her reputation for sharp, unflinching storytelling that interrogates power, colonialism, and identity. Kuang holds degrees from Georgetown, Cambridge, and Oxford, and continues to write both fiction and academic work.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This hardcover collector's set delivers Kuang's entire opening arc in one striking package, complete with sprayed edges that make it a standout on any shelf. It's a perfect holiday or birthday gift for grimdark fantasy fans, a strong addition to a collector's library, and an easy way for new readers to start the series without hunting down mismatched editions.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.