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Breaking News: R.F.KuangS Novels See Discounts and New Releases Amid Rising Popularity
Fans of R.F. Kuang have multiple opportunities to dive into her work this month, with discounts on her acclaimed Poppy War series and attention surrounding her recent novels.Kuang,a rising star in speculative and literary fiction,has garnered recognition for her genre-bending narratives and exploration of complex themes.
Kuang first gained prominence with The Poppy War trilogy, a grimdark fantasy series inspired by 20th-century Chinese history. The series, beginning with The Poppy War (2018), follows Rin, a war orphan who excels at a military academy and discovers dangerous shamanic powers. The trilogy continues with The Dragon Republic (2019) and concludes with The Burning God (2020). The books are available in paperback, hardcover, and trade paperback editions.
Last November, Harper published The Poppy War Deluxe Collector’s Edition, featuring sprayed edges, illustrated endpapers, embossed visual effects, and a fully illustrated dust jacket. currently, the Collector’s Edition hardcover is discounted to $24.29 (originally $45) on Amazon. The Dragon Republic Deluxe Collector’s Edition, released in June, is also on sale for $26 (originally $45). Fans anticipate a similar Collector’s Edition for The Burning God in the coming year.
Following the completion of The Poppy War trilogy, Kuang shifted to speculative fiction with Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence (2022). This alternate history novel, set in 1830s Oxford, centers on a prestigious college of translation and explores themes of colonialism, language, and power. Babel received the 2022 Nebula Award for Best Novel.
Kuang’s 2023 novel, Yellowface,marks a departure into satirical fiction. The novel addresses issues of racial appropriation and diversity within the publishing industry. The audiobook version, narrated by Helen Laser, has been praised for its engaging performance.
August also saw the release of several other notable fantasy and sci-fi titles, including charlie Jane Anders’ Lessons in Magic and Disaster, gareth Brown’s the Society of Unknowable Objects, Louis Sachar’s
