A review by meggles801
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

"Men want us so badly for our bodies, yet hate us so much for our minds."

Holy. Shit. I legitimately feel like I just got off a roller coaster. My pulse is racing, my head is spinning, and I am sobbing because I just learned Heavenly Tyrant doesn't come out until December 24th! 😭 Oh my god, I cannot wait that long to find out what happens. 

World building? ✔️
Awesome magic system? ✔️
Absolute BAD ASS FMC? ✔️
A plethora of queer representation? ✔️
An ending that will leave you with ALL OF THE FEELS? ✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️

Well done, Xiran Jay Zhao. 
Well 👏🏻 Done 👏🏻

"This world can make monsters out of anyone."