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A review by nessynoname
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Misogyny, Sexism, War, and Classism
Moderate: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Torture, Violence, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
Foot-binding is practiced among the cultures of this world and the main character is a recipient of it. There is graphic description of the procedure as well as multiple references to the daily pain it causes her.