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Iron Widow
by Xiran Jay Zhao
adventurous
dark
funny
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A coming of age story in a dystopia hellscape where that means teens climb into body operated giant mechs to protect the country from "invading forces". Female rage in a society that treats women as disposable. Action was well written and dialogue was witty when it was meant to be.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Murder, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Moderate: Self harm, Toxic friendship