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Graphic: Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Medical trauma, War
Moderate: Chronic illness, Infertility, Sexual content, Pregnancy
Minor: Miscarriage, Gaslighting
It is set up to be at least a trilogy by the ending. I hope that the third book can regain the drive of Iron Widow while carrying any loose strings from Heavenly Tyrant. This IS a political intrigue novel- with exactly zero characters being wholly innocent. This is something some readers will find tiring.
I wish we had been able to spend more time with The Iron Widows, because the men were so ugh, ya know? But in a realistic 'yeah this is how a man grabbing for power is' way.
I read this a chapter at a time over a long span and I recommend that or perhaps an audiobook edition.
Graphic: Body horror, Toxic relationship, Violence, War
Moderate: Sexual content, Medical content, Pregnancy, Gaslighting
Minor: Child abuse, Miscarriage, Sexual assault
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, War
Moderate: Sexual content, Medical content, Pregnancy
Minor: Child abuse, Miscarriage, Sexual assault
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Medical content, Death of parent, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Minor: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Alcohol
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, War
Moderate: Medical content, Medical trauma, Pregnancy
Minor: Child abuse, Miscarriage, Sexual assault
Moderate: Body horror, Toxic relationship, Violence
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Suicide
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, War
Moderate: Slavery, Medical content, Pregnancy, Colonisation, Classism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, Fire/Fire injury
It's definitely a slower read than the first book, because it's much more concerned with politics, but I once I started to get antsy the plot always kicked in.
Graphic: Death, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Car accident, Murder, War
Moderate: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Misogyny, Rape, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, Classism
Minor: Homophobia, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Transphobia, Vomit, Lesbophobia
We've waited so long for the sequel (the author talks about why that was on their social media) and it's finally here! It's filled with action, mechas, complex power struggles, political action, revolution, destroying the patriarchy, and eating the rich.
The exposition was great and engaging. I was immediately sucked in. Even in parts where it got heavily political, I was still into it because I agree with the author's stance on politics and our need for a revolution. Qin Zheng was a great addition to the cast. He's a formidable opponent/ally to Zetian and the power struggle between them is interesting. In the times that it read as a manifesto, it took me out of the story a bit. I wanted it to be more integrated in the story and I think readers who kind of get these concepts and ideas would have an easier time absorbing and thinking about them. I think a lot of the scenes were necessary and interesting, like
They kind of lost me in the last 75 pages. I was honestly a little confused about the setting and the things they encounter. While it is a sci-fi, I felt like it broke my mind a bit and challenged what I thought, but that was happening to Zetian so I experienced what she did. I don't mind the ending, I wasn't sure how it was going to wrap up anyways. BUT we got a lovely "To be continued" so Zetian story continues!!!
I like the first book more, but this was still a strong sequel! I'm still waiting and hoping for a screen adaptation because seeing this story visually come to life would be incredible.
Make sure you check the author's social media and website to make the author's amendment to page 434. Right after the line,
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Misogyny, Violence, Medical content, Medical trauma, War, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Moderate: Ableism, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Sexual content, Torture, Police brutality, Pregnancy, Alcohol
Minor: Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Sexual assault
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Police brutality
Minor: Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Slavery, Trafficking, Abortion, Pregnancy