A review by southernindigo
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

adventurous tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

For a solid half or so of the novel, it's mostly character driven and I struggled to find the plot. The worldbuilding was enough to keep me locked in and when the plot kicked in? Enjoyable! But the character dynamics were still the strongest element. Wu Zetian is not an FMC who shies away from violence, I'll tell you that lol
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