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A review by 12dejamoo
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
There was so much about this book that I loved and also quite a bit that I felt pretty ambivalent about. I don't read a lot of fantasy, so this is definitely different for me, but I did enjoy it a lot. I liked the concepts and the feminism. The fact that the main character's feet are bound create this very interesting character in terms of a fantasy - normally these heroines are running all about and Zeitan cannot run. I think that's super interesting and a new aspect to explore. The end was grand and exciting but it also took a darker turn. I'll defo be interested in reading the next one, just because I don't really know how it's going to all go down.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Torture, and Murder
Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Xenophobia, Police brutality, and War
Minor: Body horror, Rape, Sexual harassment, and Colonisation