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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
Read like underdeveloped, unedited, self-insert fanfiction
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Zetian is UNHINGED and I love her for it. I was worried at the start that she’d be a “not like other girls” protagonist and I am so happy to say I was wrong. This book in an effortlessly anarchist masterpiece and I wish I hadn’t read it so fast so I had more time to enjoy it. Also we love the polyamorous representation.
Iron Widow is absolutely EPIC!!! Going into it, all I knew was it had a mix of historical Chinese setting and futuristic sci fi with a poly relationship and it delivered on every single level!!
I couldn't put it down because the story was so gripping and the writing is absolutely beautiful. Wu Zetian, our protagonist, is incredible fierce and powerful and I adore her so much. It's the feminist book we deserve and I enjoyed every moment. The rush I felt when they fight the misogyny and rise above the obstacles is indescribable.
The other main characters are Li Shimin, aka Iron Demon, who's actually a cinnamon roll and deserves everything. And Gao Yizhi, Zetian's best friend and other love interest, who is a sweetheart but also deadly.
While romance is not the focus, it is very well done and I loved how the relationship developed between all three. It's the first time I'm reading a poly relationship in a YA and it was so refreshing!!!!
I sort of had a small suspicion about the ending but to have it confirmed and the magnitude of it really surprised me. I'm so hyped for the sequel and this one isn't even out yet!!!!!!
I couldn't put it down because the story was so gripping and the writing is absolutely beautiful. Wu Zetian, our protagonist, is incredible fierce and powerful and I adore her so much. It's the feminist book we deserve and I enjoyed every moment. The rush I felt when they fight the misogyny and rise above the obstacles is indescribable.
The other main characters are Li Shimin, aka Iron Demon, who's actually a cinnamon roll and deserves everything. And Gao Yizhi, Zetian's best friend and other love interest, who is a sweetheart but also deadly.
While romance is not the focus, it is very well done and I loved how the relationship developed between all three. It's the first time I'm reading a poly relationship in a YA and it was so refreshing!!!!
I sort of had a small suspicion about the ending but to have it confirmed and the magnitude of it really surprised me. I'm so hyped for the sequel and this one isn't even out yet!!!!!!
Pierwsza połowa była super, ale im dalej tym coraz mniej byłam zaangażowana w tę historię i przestałam przejmować się bohaterami
Trying to be more expansive in my reading and pick up more YA since it often gets written off. I think when something just isn't for me, I struggle even more to give a rating so I don't.
Ultimately this is written for a younger audience, most evident in the dialogue as well as the lack of fleshing out characters, themes and world building. But it's a good adventure tale, not bogged down by romantasy tropes. It has important messaging and I think a younger me would have loved it.
Ultimately this is written for a younger audience, most evident in the dialogue as well as the lack of fleshing out characters, themes and world building. But it's a good adventure tale, not bogged down by romantasy tropes. It has important messaging and I think a younger me would have loved it.
Rating System:
⭐ - DNF, Did not like, would not recommend
⭐⭐ - finished, not my favorite, would not recommend
⭐⭐⭐ - finished, liked it, won't read again
⭐⭐⭐⭐ - liked it, would recommend, might read again
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - LOVE, everyone needs to read this, will read again.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated