A review by mothkit
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

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

4.0

I grabbed this book on a whim because of the cool cover and thought it was a stand-alone novel. When I learned it was part of a series I was disappointed because I wanted something quick and "unattached" to read, but I already bought it, so might as well still go for it and just let the rest of the series remain a mystery. It would be a quick read, anyway, I thought. I was sure in my choice too until litterally the last chapter. The author pulled the rug out from under me and left me in shock. It made think over the entire story with new understanding. So, now I'm probably gonna buy the sequel. 
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