Amazing sci-fi book

I’ve really enjoyed this book! Usually I don’t pick up sci-fi books but I really love Iron Widow! It has a unique concept and it’s action packed.

Pilots can control huge mechanical creatures (chrysalis) with their Qi. They require a team existing of a man and woman in order to be used but the woman rarely survives. Zetian’s sister was one of the partners of a pilot but didn’t survive. Now she wants revenge. She applies to become a concubine-pilot and ends up being able to overthrow the male pilot and control the chrysalis. Instead of being killed, Zetian gets the title Iron Widow and gets teamed up with the strongest and most controversial pilots.

While all of this is happening Zetian questions the system. How come that the girls die while the boys are able to continue piloting?

Zetian is morally grey (obviously) and you’ll either love her or hate her. Things aren’t what they seem and it can get very ugly. One thing is for sure. Don’t underestimate Zetian. She will come at you.

TW: Trigger warning: gore, murder, torture, mentions/threats of rape, abuse, sexism, alcohol addiction, suicide ideation