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A review by ck11
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? No
2.5
So... I liked it better than I thought I would. It was actually going to be a 3-star read but then:
- I'm not a fan of the author naming the characters after actual historical figures (and I think that if I were Chinese/actually knew more about Chinese history I'd hate the book)
- The ending was horrible.
I could already tell that the hunduns were the actual inhabitants of the planet, but the email the gods sent Zetian?????????? HELLO?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
I'll also add that the romance bit had its ups and lows.