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A review by kalehouse
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
fast paced, hard to put down, reminiscent of hunger games in many ways. the writing was a little cheesy / clunky at times, but overall really enjoyed.
Graphic: Abandonment, Bullying, Violence, Torture, Emotional abuse, Racism, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Addiction, Colonisation, Classism, Sexism, War, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Forced institutionalization
there are certainly some heavy themes, but it never feel gratuitous. everything helps situate the reader in the world our characters live in and to understand why our characters might behave in certain ways