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elskabee 's review for:
Iron Widow
by Xiran Jay Zhao
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Wow. What a book. - Those were my words upon finishing this. It's such an intense experience that had me procrastinating finishing it because of how much I was enjoying myself; I didn't want it to end!
I will admit this book won't be for everyone. Some of it is a bit cheesy or on the nose, and as the story ramps up it becomes very over the top as you watch the main character descend into madness after years of pain and abuse. For me it worked brilliantly, I love a feral female lead and I love when an author is not afraid to take things off the rails. "Wow they really went there" is a thought I had often while reading and laughing my own evil Zetian laugh.
I will admit this book won't be for everyone. Some of it is a bit cheesy or on the nose, and as the story ramps up it becomes very over the top as you watch the main character descend into madness after years of pain and abuse. For me it worked brilliantly, I love a feral female lead and I love when an author is not afraid to take things off the rails. "Wow they really went there" is a thought I had often while reading and laughing my own evil Zetian laugh.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Misogyny, Sexism
Moderate: Confinement, Suicidal thoughts, Violence
Minor: Body shaming