The Poppy War

Book Playlist

The Poppy War Playlist

20 tracks

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Jul 18, 2026

2 mixes for this book

This playlist captures the dark fantasy, military intensity, and mystical elements of "The Poppy War." The instrumental tracks weave Eastern-inspired atmospheres and tense cinematic moods, while the vocal songs explore themes of war, survival, betrayal, and resilience, reflecting Rin's harrowing journey and the novel's cultural and historical depth.

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Track List

20 songs

1

Empire Of Light

Schiller · Illuminate

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2

The Host of Seraphim

Dead Can Dance · Wake

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3

Red & Black Light

Ibrahim Maalouf · Red & Black Light

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4

Main Title

Ramin Djawadi · Game Of Thrones (Music From The HBO Series)

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5

Mercury

Kitaro · The Ultimate Kitaro Collection: Silk Road Journey

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6

Mogwai Fear Satan

Mogwai · Young Team (Deluxe Edition)

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7

Yumeji's Theme - From "In The Mood For Love"

Shigeru Umebayashi · 50 Violin Masterworks

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8

Eclipse

Taylor Owen · Eclipse

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9

Hike

Hauschka · A Different Forest

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10

Big Jet Plane

Angus & Julia Stone · Down The Way

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11

Things You Can Do

TV On The Radio · Wolf Like Me

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12

Black Horse And The Cherry Tree - Radio Version

KT Tunstall · Singer-Songwriter Summer

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13

Running With The Wolves

AURORA · 冬日出逃計劃

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14

Breathe Me In

Serzo · Breathe Me In

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15

Desert Rose

Sting · Brand New Day

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16

Warrior

Piano Dreamers · Piano Dreamers Play Demi Lovato

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17

Youth

Daughter · If You Leave

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18

Control

Aaron Taos · Birthday Boy

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19

King and Cross - Liam Howe Remix

Ásgeir · In the Silence (The Deluxe Edition)

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20

Cup of Tea

Luminary Flux · Too Many Monsters in My Closet

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