Iron Widow Book

Winner of the 2021 GoodReads Choice Award and the 2021 Nebula Award, this instant number one New York Times bestseller is a must-read for YA listeners. In this captivating blend of Chinese history and mecha science fiction, Pacific Rim meets The Handmaid's Tale.

In the world of Huaxia, young boys dream of teaming up with girls to pilot Chrysalises, massive robots capable of battling the mecha aliens that threaten humanity beyond the Great Wall. Despite the fact that many girls perish from the mental strain, the boys continue to yearn for these partnerships.

When 18-year-old Zetian volunteers to become a concubine-pilot, her motive is clear: she seeks to avenge her sister's death at the hands of the top male pilot. However, her act of retribution takes an unexpected turn when she successfully eliminates him through their psychic connection, emerging unscathed from the cockpit. This act earns her the title of Iron Widow - a feared and marginalized type of female pilot who can sacrifice male pilots to enhance the power of their Chrysalises.

Paired with Li Shimin, the controversial and formidable male pilot in Huaxia, Zetian refuses to be subdued now that she has experienced true power. Utilizing their combined strength and notoriety, she navigates the treacherous attempts on her life, determined to uncover the truth behind the oppressive pilot system and prevent further sacrifices of young girls.

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