A review by batmayne_reads
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I loved Zetian so much and was very impressed with the poly relationship, it was an actual love triangle and it was done very well. The story takes place in a futuristic/rual world, that has women bound to old traditions.
tw: foot binding, as someone with night terrors i found it interesting to have the copilots memories to be transferred as dreams.

ReRead Review: still love this book!!
Inspired by Chinese mythology, Legends and history, iron widow is an emotional rollercoaster of fun and pain
With a legit morally grey main character, love triangle and giant mecha bots!!!!
I always describe it as a chinese transformers mechabot you can control fighting mysterious creatures!!

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