A review by r3ader
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

This was... an experience. A book that is filled with pure female rage and feminism. A book that shocks you, that makes you angry, sad and happy. An ending making you wish to be able to read the next book INSTANTLY. Still, something was missing for me to give it the full 5 stars. 
I'm looking forward to part 2 and seeing how it will all play out. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Misogyny, Sexism, and War

Moderate: Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Minor: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Racism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Blood, and Medical content