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Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

624 reviews

slimejules's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated

5.0

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nwordsmith's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

4.75

This book had me on the edge of my seat for the entire read. I could hardly put it down. The world building was impeccable. The characters were complex and layered. I loved getting to know the world through Zetian’s admittedly warped perspective. Though her self justification sometimes got out of hand, I loved her rage and dogged determination. This was a stunning reimagining of a historical figure in a far off future world. I couldn’t get enough. Towards the end, I was convinced there would be no way to set up for a series but Xiran Jay Zhao brought it right back around. I cannot wait to read the next book and learn more about the world and characters and hopefully get some answers about the gods and Hundans.

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ratchetang's review against another edition

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dark tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

Can be confusing if you have little knowledge of chinese culture and mythology or mecha genres.

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itsjayden's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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laurenmiller100's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense fast-paced

4.0

Characters: 8
Atmosphere/Setting: 9
Writing Style: 5
Plot: 7
Intrigue: 7
Logic/Relationships: 7
Enjoyment: 9

This was awesome. I love mechs and the setting is very evocative. Brought me out of a reading slump! The prose can be a little on the nose at times, but that’s to be expected in a YA novel. I love Zetien and I love the righteous fury, willing-to-do-anything, femme fatale lead. It’s so refreshing to have a female character be so reckless and have the male characters be more submissive. Also,

the triangle is awesome. It’s the strongest shape. 😉 The way the polyamory us approached feels natural and delicious.

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nightstitch96's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional inspiring fast-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? Yes

4.5

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heather_harrison's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging fast-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

3.25

Read for:
- if you like Pacific Rim
- Alt-history
- Asian, poly & bisexual rep
- alt-world with little background

Skip for:
-YA dystopia cliches
- under developed main character
- a book about patriarchy that barely passes the Bechdel Test & has a 2D female MC who is “not like other other girls” and is blatantly misogynistic
- expositional and tactless conversations

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