A review by escape_to_reality
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

adventurous challenging dark informative reflective
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book has been on my TBR for a while and I'm happy I picked it up. It has an intense story that feels new and exciting, with characters that are very well developed. The relationships are not super deep, the focus is on the plot, which I liked.
Allowing Zetian to be absolutely unhinged was amazing, that she broke the mold so thoroughly. The plot twist of the hunduns being the original habitants of the planet is something I'm excited to see develop on coming books <3
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