A review by kathrun006
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Some of the writing felt a bit cliche even if the plot was unique. The book felt very similar to the hunger games in a lot of ways.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Misogyny, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Rape

It's a dystopia about a society that does not value women or girls. Expect to see content related to a sexist society. The point of the novel is that the main character, the hero is rebeling against this system so the book itself takes on a feminist tone while dealing with these upsetting details. The main character also has bound feet so if that is upsetting, avoid this book.