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A review by sadetanssija
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
adventurous
dark
medium-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
3.75
I recognise many many flaws with this book, and yet... I found myself enjoying it a lot.
Mainly because good polyam rep is so hard to find, I'm willing to forgo a lot of other standards.
To quote a good movie: "It makes no damn sense. Compels me though."
Mainly because good polyam rep is so hard to find, I'm willing to forgo a lot of other standards.
To quote a good movie: "It makes no damn sense. Compels me though."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, War, Classism
Moderate: Biphobia, Gun violence, Slavery, Vomit, Police brutality, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail