Iron Widow

The instant #1 New York Times bestseller, now available in a stunning new paperback look with bonus content.

Pacific Rim meets The Handmaid's Tale in this blend of Chinese history and mecha science fiction for YA readers.

The boys of Huaxia dream of pairing up with girls to pilot Chrysalises, giant transforming robots that can battle the aliens that lurk beyond the Great Wall of China. It doesn't matter that the girls die from the mental strain.

When 18-year-old Zetian offers herself up as a concubine-pilot, it's to assassinate the ace male pilot responsible for her sister's death. But when she gets her vengeance, it becomes clear that she is an Iron Widow, a rare kind of female pilot who can sacrifice males to power up Chrysalises instead.

To tame her frightening yet valuable mental strength, she is paired up with Li Shimin, the strongest male pilot in Huaxia, yet feared and ostracized for killing his father and brothers. But now that Zetian has had a taste of power, she will not cower so easily. She will take over instead, then leverage their combined strength to force her society to stop failing its women and girls. Or die trying.

This deluxe new paperback edition features eight pages of Chrysalis concept art and a discussion guide.
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fortunedaze
Jan 08, 2025
10/10 stars
In the first 39 pages, I fell in love with the main character. This book had adventure, surprises, challenged norms, and such a strong female character. I feel inspired. And validated. And I can’t wait for the next book. The only reason I didn’t finish this book in one day is because I fell in love by Chapter 5 and didn’t want it to end
NinjaNeo
Jan 04, 2025
10/10 stars
Absolutely amazing, full of so many shocks and twist! I honestly ran out of "OMG" tabs. I loved having such a strong female character, and a unique twist in the romantic subplot! And now to wait till DECEMBER...
Shahna
Jul 18, 2024
10/10 stars
Love this. *chefs kiss*
More please!!!

I read this in a day. It's fantastic. I'm hooked.
I love me some angry lady main characters.
KBenoit
May 17, 2024
10/10 stars
I liked this so much more than I was expecting to
Anonymous
Apr 20, 2024
6/10 stars
the idea is interesting but that's it. the characters are boring and one-dimensional, their dramas are all predictable, and the plot is underwhelming

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