A review by hplreads
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

adventurous dark mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

4.0

An incredible mecha war adventure. Inspired by Chinese historical figures and novels, Iron Widow takes a feminist lens to traditional gender roles and asks how would the military industrial complex use young people to their advantage in at times the cruelest and most inhumane ways.
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