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A review by miss__manga__
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Not a perfect read but a great one. I think some of the repeated ideas (mcs ranting) could have been tightened and condensed to make more room for world building and the poly relationship. I feel like a lot was done off screen in that regard.
Saw the end coming to a degree, but not the ultimatum.
Contains some iconic and hilarious lines. Looking forward to the sequel. Li Shimin supremacy!
Do not understand the tattoos of one of the love interests.
Saw the end coming to a degree, but not the ultimatum.
Contains some iconic and hilarious lines. Looking forward to the sequel. Li Shimin supremacy!
Do not understand the tattoos of one of the love interests.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body shaming, Child death, Confinement, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Vomit, Colonisation, and War
Minor: Addiction, Body shaming, Cursing, Death, Homophobia, Kidnapping, and Death of parent