A review by emmafishhh
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective slow-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? No

4.5

This was so good! I loved the concept of this, and it beautifully incorporated real world, contemporary issues into the novel. I loved the feminist undertones, and Zetain's determination was frankly quite impressive. I am so excited for the sequel, and I really enjoyed this. The fact that she became the first Iron Widow and was commanded to be a Co-Pilot reminded me a lot of "Ready Player One", and it had a similar vibe. The concept with its historical undertones were also great, and the cliffhanger was so good,