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bisexualwentworth 's review for:
Iron Widow
by Xiran Jay Zhao
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I can’t believe I waited this long to read this book, but I’m also very glad that I won’t have to wait very long for the sequel. This was so much fun. Xiran Jay Zhao perfectly combines Chinese history, scifi chaos, and feminist rage into a compulsively readable novel. It is also exactly what is says it’s going to be, and this is so rare that I have to give Zhao and their team massive credit for that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Murder, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Racism, Rape, Xenophobia