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Iron Widow

byXiran Jay Zhao

Genres: Science Fiction Fantasy Adventure Epic Fantasy Dystopian Fantasy AI Uprisings Young Adult Dystopia

Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy feminist narratives, action-packed sci-fi, and stories with strong female protagonists.

Topics Gender rolesRevengePsychic abilitiesGiant robotsSacrificePower dynamicsSurvivalOppressionSisterhoodConspiracyPowerFreedomIdentityFeminism

MoodDark, Suspenseful, Hopeful

Female protagonist

RomanceMajor Subplot

ViolenceModerate

Instant New York Times No.1 Bestseller. A YA Pacific Rim meets the Handmaid's Tale retelling of the rise of Wu Zetian, the only female emperor in Chinese history. I have no faith in love. Love cannot save me. I choose vengeance. The boys of Huaxia dream of pairing up with girls to pilot Chrysalises giant transforming robots that battle aliens beyond the Great Wall. It doesn't matter that their female co-pilots are expected to serve as concubines and often die from the mental strain. When 18-year-old Zetian offers herself up as a concubine-pilot, her plan is to assassinate the ace male pilot responsible for her sister's death. But after miraculously surviving her first battle, Zetian sets her sights on a mightier goal. The time has come to stop more girls from being sacrificed. 'This is the historical-inspired, futuristic sci-fi mash-up of my wildest dreams.' Chloe Gong 'Raging against the patriarchy in spectacular style.' Observer, best books of the year 'Zetian is unstoppable, and I dare you not to cheer her on.' Elizabeth Lim, author of Spin the Dawn A New York Times bestseller, Oct 10 2021

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Published on

01/01/2021

Pages

384

Format

eBook

ISBN

9780861542109

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