Reading order
The Poppy War — reading order
- 3 volumes
- Volumes
- 2018–2020
- Published
- Completed
- Status
Quick answer
Publication order
3 volumes2018–2020Completed
Every volume in order
- The Dragon RepublicThe Dragon Republic–Not ranked yet
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read The Poppy War in?
Read in publication order: 3 volumes published 2018–2020. Start with “The Poppy War”.
How many volumes does The Poppy War have?
The Poppy War has 3 volumes.
Which volume of The Poppy War should I start with?
With the first volume — “The Poppy War” (2018). Later parts build on earlier events.
Does the reading order of The Poppy War matter?
Yes — it is one continuous story. The safest path is publication order, listed above.
Which is the second book of The Poppy War?
The second volume is “The Dragon Republic” (2019).
Is The Poppy War finished?
Yes, the last volume came out in 2020.
What is the last book of The Poppy War?
The series closes with “The Burning God” (2020).
When did the The Poppy War books come out?
In publication order: 1. The Poppy War (2018), 2. The Dragon Republic (2019), 3. The Burning God (2020).
Which The Poppy War book is the longest?
“The Burning God” is the longest at 718 pages; the shortest is “The Poppy War” with 511 pages.
What should I read after The Poppy War?
Other series by R.F. Kuang: The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy.