In the final installment of The Poppy War trilogy, 'The Burning God' sees Fang Runin, known as Rin, return to her roots in the village of Tikany after being betrayed and left for dead. Surviving against all odds, Rin is determined to fight for the southern provinces and avenge the sacrifices made. Her journey of retribution turns her into a revered deity among the common folk, who unanimously thirst for vengeance against their oppressors. With the Southern Army on her side, Rin prepares to battle the Dragon Republic and the foreign Hesperians, vowing to protect the sacred shamanic arts. As she gains control and influence, Rin faces a formidable internal struggle: resisting the Phoenix's seductive call to unleash destruction upon the world. Will she succumb, or can she harness her newfound power to bring about true salvation?