A review by mir_bears
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

adventurous challenging tense fast-paced

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

3.75

So, I think the book could have been fleshed out a bit more. There was not a lot of understanding on how the magic system worked, and it felt odd that the main female character knew everything, but yet not. Instead of assuming the characters just knew how to use the chrysalis and having them learn through a training program might have been better.