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A review by caseythereader
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
- I AM GOING TO SCREAM ABOUT IRON WIDOW FOREVER! Queer screaming! Feminist screaming! Vengeance screaming! Epic mecha battles screaming!
- This book is heavy, given that it's set in a world steeped in misogyny and violence. You will rage right along with Zetian as she blazes her way through the system, hanging on to every twist, turn, and fight. Even if you see some of the twists coming, you can't turn the pages fast enough.
- Plus, all three main characters are lowkey queer, and for blessed once we escape the dreaded YA love triangle. I cannot wait for the sequel to see what other boundaries, tropes, and systems come crashing down.
- This book is heavy, given that it's set in a world steeped in misogyny and violence. You will rage right along with Zetian as she blazes her way through the system, hanging on to every twist, turn, and fight. Even if you see some of the twists coming, you can't turn the pages fast enough.
- Plus, all three main characters are lowkey queer, and for blessed once we escape the dreaded YA love triangle. I cannot wait for the sequel to see what other boundaries, tropes, and systems come crashing down.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Rape, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts