Iron Widow

I admit that when I first started reading this book, I wasn't sure if I'd actually finish it. I've never been a huge fan of stories that revolved around mechas for whatever reason. I'm also an adult trans man so I felt like I would be way out of the demographic for the book.

Anyway, I turned out to be totally wrong. I LOVED this book so much.

The relationship dynamic had me enthralled. The fight scenes, which I had worried would bore me, were so beautifully written. I listened to it as an audiobook so I had the benefit of hearing a really awesome narrator as well.

There were so many scenes where I empathized with Zetian or wanted to shake some sense into her or wished I could just strangle someone messing with her. However, I never felt that her mistakes were forced to compel the plot. It felt natural to her character development. If you like a complicated protagonist and emotional character growth, this book provides.

Highly recommend this book and I can't wait for the sequel.