Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
The Battle for Huaxia
In a futuristic world inspired by Chinese history, a young woman seeks vengeance for her sister's death in a patriarchal military system where male pilots of giant Chrysalises, mecha robots used to battle alien mechs, are revered, but female co-pilots must sacrifice their lives to boost the males' psychic energy. She unexpectedly survives the fatal link with her sister's murderer, emerging as a powerful Iron Widow, a rare female pilot who can control a Chrysalis on her own. As she rises through the ranks, she must navigate a treacherous court intrigue, form alliances, and confront the oppressive system, all while unraveling the dark secrets behind the ongoing war with the aliens.
The 17010th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2021
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(2.5)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- Powell's Essential List: 25 Essential Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books Isn't Enough: Our 25 Honorable Mentions (Powells' City of Books)