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A review by cyfox
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
"'You have been living a dream for long enough!' I yell at the cameras between bursts of maniacal laughter, raising my arms. "Welcome to your nightmare!"
⭐⭐⭐⭐💫/5
I am going to start this off by saying that the concept is very cool. I have been getting more into sci-fi lately, but I wasn't sure how I would feel about the whole mechy-robot elements of the book. Turns out they are great and I had a great time.
I will admit the book had me in a bit of a lull for the middle portions but that is one of the very few complaints I have; it was overall very well-rounded and unique. Also, polyamorous representation! One of two books I have read to do it, making me very very happy. The relationship itself is not particularly special to me, but it's what it stands for that makes it so cool.
Also, that ending was spectacular and I am very excited to watch the chaos that unfolds whenever the next book (eventually) gets pushed through publishing. I will be there! I swear it.
⭐⭐⭐⭐💫/5
I am going to start this off by saying that the concept is very cool. I have been getting more into sci-fi lately, but I wasn't sure how I would feel about the whole mechy-robot elements of the book. Turns out they are great and I had a great time.
I will admit the book had me in a bit of a lull for the middle portions but that is one of the very few complaints I have; it was overall very well-rounded and unique. Also, polyamorous representation! One of two books I have read to do it, making me very very happy. The relationship itself is not particularly special to me, but it's what it stands for that makes it so cool.
Also, that ending was spectacular and I am very excited to watch the chaos that unfolds whenever the next book (eventually) gets pushed through publishing. I will be there! I swear it.