From R. F. Kuang, award-winning author ofBabel, this collection features the novels in her historical military fantasy trilogy—The Poppy War,The Dragon Republic, &The Burning God— a complete epic inspired by the bloody history of China’s 20th century & filled with treachery & magic.The Poppy WarA war orphan,Rinearned her place inNikan’smost elite military school. There, she discovers her lethal, unearthly power of shamanism—& learns that gods long thought dead are very much alive. When an inevitable conflict arises between longtime enemies theNikara Empire& theFederation of Mugen,Rinrealizes her shamanic powers may be the only way to save her people. But as she finds out more about the god that has chosen her, the vengefulPhoenix, she fears that winning the war may cost her humanity. . .The Dragon RepublicAfter committing an atrocity in battle, shamanic warriorRinis consumed with guilt, an opium addiction, & the murderous commands of the fieryPhoenixgod. Channeling her anger against theEmpresswho betrayedRin’shomeland, she chooses to join forces with theEmpress’senemy, theDragon Warlord. But asRindiscovers the true natures of theEmpress& theDragon Warlord, the temptation to unleash thePhoenix’sfearsome power grows—& so does her vengeance. . .The Burning GodAfter savingNikanfrom foreign invaders & battling the evilEmpressin a brutal civil war,Rinrealizes that her homeland’s real power lies with the millions of common people who thirst for vengeance & revere her as a goddess of salvation. Vowing to defeat all who threaten the shamanic arts,Rin’spower & influence grows—but so does thePhoenix’sintoxicating voice urging her to burn the world & everything in it. . .“Mixing historical parallels of Chinese history, the themes of war, politics, & colonialism are balanced with terrific, flawed characters & amazing worldbuilding.” — Library Journal