A review by chronoveil
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Started off with a strong hook, but as the book went on, I instead found myself groaning at how the book discusses patriarchy. It didn't even feel like an introduction into thinking about patriarchal society through the lens of fiction; at times, it felt as though whether or not the reader was meant to like a character... was signaled on if a character viewed women as people or not.

Like mm I don't think this is it chief. At least it passed 4 hours of my workday today...?