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A review by pizzasprite
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
adventurous
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I loved this book, tore through it in a few days. Zetian is a deeply relatable main character, and a perfect voice for this story. Her unapologetic rage is a much-needed voice in YA. I loved how it took many YA tropes and turned them on its head: yay polyamory, boo love triangles! The magic system of qi and Chrysalises was so fun and unique, it reminded me of NGE and Pacific Rim. It is a very dark book, but the violence as way of retribution is very cathartic to read. Looking forward to the next part!
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content