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 th...show more
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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
The Iron Widow reminds you to not to go peacefully into the night. To be their nightmare.
Once I started reading, I couldn't put "The Iron Widow" down. The characters, the settings, the conflicts, and the relationships immerse you into a whole new world. I applaud Xiran Jay Zhao on her work and look forward to her next book.
I really enjoyed 'Iron Widow.' The female lead is incredibly strong and relatable, and her character development felt genuine. The surprise elements in the plot kept me hooked, and I'm eagerly looking forward to the next book in the series. If you like strong female characters and engaging stories, this book is worth a read.
Content warning for sexual violence, violence, assault, abuse, suicidal ideation, alcohol addiction, torture, and related topics. I really enjoyed this book! The worldbuilding is incredible, so much was done to place us there. I had questions still, but that's more a reflection of the control of information available to the protagonist. I liked Zetian, but she is very 'not other girls, she's the only feminist here' at times. She definitely got th...read more
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