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zachariasmandrake's review against another edition
5.0
4.5! The world building and character development was really good. The ending was a bit predictable, but still so fun!
erin_delle's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
amycat's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Addiction, Misogyny, Torture, Alcoholism, and Death
Minor: Sexual assault, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Vomit
stabbyabi's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.75
lilywater's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
luna_with_love's review against another edition
5.0
BEYOND Five stars!!! This book is as phenomenal as I hoped. Nothing feels more righteous and fitting than feminine anger. A new favorite.
xzannahx's review against another edition
4.0
A solid 4 stars.
The world created in Iron Widow was incredible, and the characters were okay. The blend of Chinese history and mythology combined with mechs, a post-apocalyptic setting, and tinged with a bit of cyberpunk really worked for me. I had some trouble with the pacing, as well as some plot holes and other minor grievances (ahem- not enough Chrysalis battles or more focus on how they work). I will also warn that this book was way darker than I expected it to be, and for the most part, that works in the overall narrative.
Also, huge thanks to the author who credited the anime, Darling in the Franxx, as inspiration for her story- I may just go watch that while I eagerly await her next book.
The world created in Iron Widow was incredible, and the characters were okay. The blend of Chinese history and mythology combined with mechs, a post-apocalyptic setting, and tinged with a bit of cyberpunk really worked for me. I had some trouble with the pacing, as well as some plot holes and other minor grievances (ahem- not enough Chrysalis battles or more focus on how they work). I will also warn that this book was way darker than I expected it to be, and for the most part, that works in the overall narrative.
Also, huge thanks to the author who credited the anime, Darling in the Franxx, as inspiration for her story- I may just go watch that while I eagerly await her next book.
meaganscott's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
majorrogue's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Wu Zetian is relentless and I love her for it!
If you want a book about absolutely pummelling the patriarchy in a mech, then this is the book for you!!
If you want a book about absolutely pummelling the patriarchy in a mech, then this is the book for you!!
jasminehood's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Got me out of the reading slump so it’s an easy read that’s compelling and interesting but not too complex or difficult to keep up with. Definitely deserves the film deal