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Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

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Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Uma mistura brilhante de cultura e história chinesa com sci-fi mecha, female rage e uma crítica dura ao autoritarismo e patriarcado. Aguardo ansiosamente pela sequela, cujo lançamento estava previsto para este ano e que pode potencialmente ser adiado pela editora, que considera o ativismo de autore Xiran Jay Zhao uma afronta, aparantemente.

Esta edição só peca por uma tradução pobre para o Português de Portugal.

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Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Well, it was better than I thought it would be. As my book club has started talking more about the four doorways of reading (Character, Plot, Setting, Writing), I'm coming to realize more and more that without that Writing doorway, I just have a hard time getting into a book. 

This book is extremely cinematic in a way that if it was an anime or graphic novel where I could actually see the Chrysalises and watch the battle scenes, I'd probably be pretty into it. The ruthless female anti-hero is a trope that I'm glad is gaining more traction. In the romance aspects of the book,
the pro-poly anti-love triangle take is a great way to turn YA fiction on its head even if the Shimin/Yizhi romance didn't really get enough attention to feel at all believable.


So plot and character-wise, it's pretty good. The world-building is all right too. I think it's just the language including occasional modern phrases that feel so anachronistic to the setting that grated on me. The ending also was pretty abrupt and included so much new information that felt rushed to me. So I don't know. I think it's a good book that just wasn't really for me. It is a shame that it was disqualified in the Hugo debacle this year because as literature aimed at a young adult audience, I think it is making some very important moves and deserved that recognition.

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So good. Everything I wanted and needed for a book. When I say I want a strong female lead that slightly morally grey this is what I meant.

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Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Reread: 12/29/24 
ugh YES I reread this in preparation for heavenly tyrant and it was just as delightful as the first time. I am so so excited for the next installment!! 

original review: holy SHIT !!!!! WHAT!!!! First of all, I’m devastated that their publisher is pulling some fuckery around the release date for the second book, because I need that expeditiously!!!!! But holy cow this was incredible. The world sucked me in, I fell in love with the characters, and even when plot points unfolded in a way I expected I absolutely ate it all up. I am so glad I stayed up a little late to finish this lmao it was 100% worth it

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