Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

Iron Widow

Iron Widow #1

Xiran Jay Zhao

394 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ science fiction young adult adventurous dark tense fast-paced
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Recasting the true story of the only female Chinese emperor as a thrilling space opera, Iron Widow follows a young concubine-pilot determined to dismantle the patriarchal system following the brutal death of her sister."I have no faith in love. Lo...

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Community Reviews

4.14
based on 38,080 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 87%

dark: 73%

tense: 62%

emotional: 49%

challenging: 27%

inspiring: 19%

mysterious: 18%

sad: 14%

funny: 10%

reflective: 10%

hopeful: 6%

informative: 2%

Pace

63% of readers chose fast
34% of readers chose medium
1% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

14% of readers chose Plot
62% of readers chose A mix
21% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

68% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

60% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

81% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

61% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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