A review by sophieweirather2007
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

adventurous challenging dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Just because you have the capacity to do something for someone, it doesn't mean you have the obligation to, especially when they won't even appreciate you for doing it.
- Qieluo - 

What was that!? Befor reading this, you really should read the trigger warnings. It's really not an easy and lightheaded story. Not at all. But it was soo good and a lot of important topics were covered. It's a very feminist book and is packed with a lot of action. I wasn't prepared for the plot twists and the end was intense!

In some parts I really felt uncomfortable to read it. I heard about this book especially because of it's queer popularity, but this part, I really missed. I thought there would be more about that. I would've liked, to find out more about the world. Also more about the enemy and their culture. With the main-characters I needed some time to conact with them.

But know I'm astonished how complex the characters are, how morally grey. You cannot really say, that they are the good guys. No one is in that world. And that's just great. I adore Zetian, Shimin and Yizhi. I love Zetian, the main Main-character, because she is a feminist badass who gets want she wants. As she should ❤️. 
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