Book Review: Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

A poor, uneducated girl takes on the Chinese army in the midst of a war, furious at the death of her sister and the way her country's patriarchal social system limits her life.

[@FIT2BREAD]

The lakeshore looks amazing. Great review of this book. I enjoyed it and was really captivated by the power of her vengeance! Great video

[@gabriellar8423]

Great video! You have a lot of amazing insights! Looking forward to the next one!

[@coffeebookshelves5919]

Thank you!

[@Dragoeniex]

This sounds like a great read! I may have to go get it for myself. :) Thanks for your thoughtful commentary.

[@coffeebookshelves5919]

I hope you do!

[@AchicoXion]

I've been wanting to read this book for a while but your review might be the one thing that's gonna make me actually buy it. Very interesting way to describe a book, very personal and entertaining! Thanks 💖

[@coffeebookshelves5919]

I think you'll be pleased if you do.

[@ruthalin]

This was such a good review thank you! I’ve been wanting to read this book bc I watch the author’s vids on KZbin and thought it would prob be good. At first when you were talking about what happens I was like mb this is too intense for me, as I tend to use books more as happy escapism, but watching the rest of your video it sounds really good and I’m thinking it might be worth the emotional upheaval.

[@coffeebookshelves5919]

I treat books the same way, positivity and escapism are key motivators for me. There are a lot of dark themes in this book but the heroine is so talented and so hellbent on achieving her goals that her (seemingly) hopeless situation actually becomes a powerful weapon for her. I really think the light in this book is worth the pain.

[@martismarty1566]

U should review the book series "The Young Elites."

[@coffeebookshelves5919]

I'll have to go track this series down!