The Poppy War

In this award-winning audiobook, Emily Woo Zeller narrates an epic historical military fantasy that follows Rin, a dark-skinned war orphan from Rooster Province, who surprises everyone by excelling in the Keju—a prestigious test to enter the elite military school, Sinegard. As she navigates the challenges of poverty, prejudice, and rivalry, Rin discovers her formidable shamanic powers and the complex legacy of the gods that have entwined with her fate. Set against the backdrop of an uneasy peace in the Nikara Empire, the story unravels the imminent threat of a Third Poppy War, raising questions about the cost of power and the sacrifices that may be required to save her people.