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Iron Widow

Xiran Jay Zhao

Ages 15–18

Readers rate it 3.9 (587 on Hardcover)

394 pages

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A note for parents

Iron Widow is a dark sci-fi YA exploring themes of resistance, bodily autonomy, and systemic oppression through a protagonist who weaponizes herself against an oppressive patriarchy. The story contains significant violence, sexual coercion, and mature themes including trauma, but frames these critically and rewards resilience and solidarity. It features polyamorous and LGBTQ+ characters and relationships as part of a broader reimagining of society, though the exploration is intertwined with the book's darker elements.

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  • Diverse Characters
  • Strong Character Development
  • A mix driven
  • Unloveable Characters
  • Loveable Characters
  • Weak Character Development
  • Character driven
  • Not Diverse Characters
  • Plot driven
  • polyamory
  • dark
  • Adventurous

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ISBN 9789463109628