A review by pandact
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

adventurous challenging dark 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

4.75

There's a song called FEMININE RAGE by PEGGY that is especially fitting because Iron Widow alludes to the historical
Wu Zetian
(hidden because it was more fun for me to realize it at the end). It's darker and less predictable than most YA, but you should read it just because it spawned more memes than r/cremposting 😂
I hope the butterfly with gynanrdromorphism is a hint that we'll see lots more alien biology!
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