A review by paracosim
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

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

4.0

This book was good, but exhausting. The misery and hellish lives of the characters in this book were endless to the point of making me a little anxious, and I’m not someone who’s easily affected by dark or triggering stories. I actively seek out books like this. I kept reading because the writing is phenomenal and the plot itself is excellent, but there were times that I debated putting the book down and DNFing. What kept me reading were the characters. I really needed to know what was going to happen next, even as I dreaded it lol. Until the last few pages I had no plans to read the sequel…but geez, now I’m desperate for its release. Overall this is a fantastic book, but be aware of your emotional state when you get into it. It packs a real whopper.
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