A review by maddness22
The Burning God by R.F. Kuang

adventurous challenging dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

God this was so incredibly devastating. Such a brutal way to write about war with so many twists and jaw-dropping moments. The writing here is incredible and the characters' dynamics are so well done despite everyone being cruel and morally gray in their own corrupted ways. What a formidable trilogy and incredible conclusion to such a dark, violent, and cruel narrative about war. I'm so glad nothing was sugar-coated but damn it hurt.