A review by allegriana
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

adventurous dark funny 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

4.0

This book promised me Chinese-history-inspired Pacific Rim with a ruthless female main character and IT DELIVERED. It was a fun and fast read, hitting some familiar YA story beats with new twists, and although the ending felt a little bit rushed/things escalated quickly, it was overall very satisfying to watch Wu Zetian reclaim her power and agency (and then some) while fighting to ensure a better future for other women.

If you've ever felt like you contained so much anger and grief over the rotten state of the world that you don't know how your body can contain it, this book is for you. 

also the mech designs are awesome. 
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