"Kuang has crafted a story that is truly epic in nature, making this trilogy one of the best epic fantasies of the past decade." -- Tor.com
"Bringing her complex Poppy War trilogy to a poignant conclusion, Kuang shines a searing light on the devastating price and valiant sacrifices that warfare requires of all involved." -- Booklist (starred review)
"An incredible end to this epic trilogy. Mixing historical parallels of Chinese history, the themes of war, politics, and colonialism are balanced with terrific, flawed characters and amazing worldbuilding." -- Library Journal (starred review)
"The Burning God is an excellent book, and the trilogy as a whole is a masterpiece. Decades from now, I'm sure that R.F. Kuang's Poppy War trilogy will prove to be one of the most influential fantasy series of the modern era." -- Grimdark Magazine
"A dark and devastating conclusion that transcends its roots in historical fact to examine brutal truths." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"The Burning God is a triumph....It is a spectacular work--perhaps my favourite release of 2020." -- Fantasy Hive
"Kuang's Poppy War series, the saga of a young shaman fighting to bring the old gods back to her homeland, comes to a striking close in this gritty finale." -- Publishers Weekly
"A wholly unique experience." -- Washington Post on The Poppy War
"It feels nostalgic, wistful even ... The Burning God is the best-written book of the trilogy ... This place and this protagonist are singular in fantasy literature." -- Book Marks
