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A review by toadlett
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
This was so much fun! Kinda chaotic and messy in places - the way you'd expect from a first novel really - but in a way that felt well suited to the story and characters and the high drama mode of storytelling. I'd love to see more in this world, it felt like there was so much more to explore.
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Murder, and War
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Confinement, Physical abuse, and Racism
Minor: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Torture