A review by theteaisaddictive
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

adventurous challenging dark 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? Yes

3.25

I will say upfront that I did not always connect with the writing style. At times I found it to be very typical of the YA genre, and I sometimes found it difficult to fully form a picture in my mind of what they were describing.  Additionally, the use of translated cultural terms instead of having the Latinised words with, perhaps, a glossary at the back was one that I found a little jarring. 

But how can I hold that against Iron Widow when I devoured it in only one week?

The plot is electric. The characters are believable, with fantastic development. The review quote that calls it a 'primal scream' summarised this book so succinctly that I can't even make an attempt to better it. This book was the fast-paced, adrenaline-soaked cure to the mild book hangover I had after 'War and Peace' -- and with the way that it ended still fresh in my mind, I can hardly wait for whenever the sequel comes out.
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