A review by kindlelover1932
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

3.0

author has good ideas and i liked the way they approached them. at times i felt like the novel was a bit awkward but that’s just how ya novels are and i think i forgot that. again i really enjoyed how the author approached feminist ideas and intersectionality through a fantasy/sci-fi setting of future china and explored ideas through characters and setting. the setting was one of the most interesting things about this book and it really contributed to my enjoyment of it. zetian annoyed me at times when her remarks made me cringe (i’m not a huge fan of characters that are constantly angry). loved li shimin’s backstory. definitely would have enjoyed this book more as a younger kid. will be reading the next one !!