A review by hazychapters
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

adventurous dark emotional inspiring 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

5.0

I don’t know if it’s a good idea to let myself write this review less than 30 seconds after finishing this book. Because the first thing I want to say is: GO BUY THIS GEM RIGHT NOW! I was out of my comfort zone since this book is sci-fi while I’m a fantasy reader, but that doesn’t matter since I read 90% of it in one day. Oh, and I don't think I've ever put so many tabs in one book 😌

Everything is perfect: the characters (REAL morally-grey characters), the world-building, the writing, but also all the reflections, whatever it’s about gender roles or the place of women in societies, for example. I’m so glad to see MCs from the bi/pan spectrum well-represented; and a polyamorous relationship about which I didn’t know a lot before! And even if the author said they took some creative liberties, it was so intriguing to discover their reading of the figure of Wu Zetian. I need the sequel right now 🥺

Thank you Adèle (andmybooks on IG) for making me read this book! 
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