Iron Widow
by Xiran Jay Zhao
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Pub Date 7 Oct 2021 | Archive Date 14 Oct 2021
Oneworld Publications | Rock the Boat
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Description
Science fiction and East Asian myth combine in this dazzling retelling of the rise of Wu Zetian, the only female emperor in Chinese history
The boys of Huaxia dream of the celebrity status that comes with piloting Chrysalises – giant transforming robots that battle the aliens beyond the Great Wall. No one cares that their female co-pilots must serve as concubines and sacrifice their lives.
When 18-year-old Zetian offers herself up as a concubine-pilot, her plan is to assassinate the man responsible for her sister’s death. But on miraculously emerging from the cockpit unscathed after her first battle, she has a new plan. The time has come to overturn the entire patriarchal military system.
Advance Praise
‘Absolutely epic. This is the historical-inspired, futuristic sci-fi mash-up of my wildest dreams. Iron Widow charges headfirst into a world of giant mechas and uncompromising characters.’ Chloe Gong, author of These Violent Delights
‘Like its ferocious heroine, Iron Widow is brutal, bloodthirsty and full of rage. Zetian’s fight to shatter patriarchal definitions of power makes for a truly thrilling read.’ Julie C. Dao, author of Forest of a Thousand Lanterns
‘A primal scream of a book, Iron Widow delivers on all that fury and more, combining meticulous pacing and brilliant world building to make a truly epic read.’ E.K. Johnston, author of Aetherbound
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9780861542093 |
| PRICE | £14.99 (GBP) |
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