A review by bluehairedlibrarian
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

adventurous dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book is BRILLIANT! I screamed “WHAT??!!” and nearly flailed myself out of my chair when I read the second to last page. I love that the main character has nothing to lose and total murderous rage against the patriarchy. I’m still flailing too much to rationally write a review. Just read it! It’s so much fun. The characters are so refreshing, not being “chosen ones” and allowing them to be messy and angry and violent in a violent world. Wow, I loved this so much.
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