A review by bookishbabbles
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

adventurous dark 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

5.0

Neon Genesis Evangelion meets The Handmaiden's Tale!
I loved this book!! It had a lot of social commentary about Chinese culture, sexism, and elitism.
I went into this book without knowing that much about it and I would recommend others do the same, it was so fun to uncover the story.
Lots of rep and the romance was so sweet.
I will say, for a book that reads very feminist, the main character was lacking female friendships. I hope we see that develop in the story.