A review by owlishbookish
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense 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 have no words. This book was everything I heard it was and more. Zetian has so much rage and you can really feel it throughout the story. The author doesn't just tell you, they show you and make you feel it, too. The result is a raw, gripping story with unbelievable revelations, a bleak, gritty world for a setting, and a cast of characters that will make you feel so many things. I can't wait to read Heavenly Tyrant this spring. I just have to know what's going to happen next.
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