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roninb 's review for:
Iron Widow
by Xiran Jay Zhao
adventurous
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I felt the FL's anger. The people in metal suits was an interesting concept. The promotion for this book made it seem like it had a lot of lgb+ representation. It didn't. I don't like how must of the story was in the FL 's head. I don't like that the cultural practice of foot binding was added to this book. Especially since it's taken place in the future. You don't really get a sense of whoe the other characters are since the story is all from the FL's head.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Alcohol
Minor: Alcoholism, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia