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A review by purplelake
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Blood, Police brutality, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Classism
Minor: Animal death, Body shaming, Xenophobia, Medical content, Abandonment