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Iron Widow (Book 1) by Xiran Jay Zhao
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Sep 21, 2021 | ISBN 9780735269941

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Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller!

An Amazon Editors’ Pick for Best Young Adult
An Amazon Editors’ Pick for Best Science Fiction and Fantasy
A Polygon Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Book of 2021

An Indigo #1 Teen Book of the Year
An Indigo Best Teen Book (2021)
An Indigo Best Teen Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book (2021)

A Barnes & Noble’s Best YA Fantasy & Adventure of 2021
A New York Public Library Best Book for Teens (2021)
A Canadian Children’s Book Centre Favourite Book of the Year (2021)
A Boston Globe Best Book of 2021
A Cultured Vultures’ “21 Best Books Of 2021”
One of Book Riot‘s “20 best science fiction books of all time”

A 2021 Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee, Best Young Adult & Science Fiction
Nominated for the Science Fiction Writers of America’s Andre Norton Nebula Award for Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction
WINNER of the 2022 Arlene Barlin Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy
WINNER of the 2022 Amy Mathers Teen Book Award

“The action-packed plot, involving battles both physical and mental, is original and incorporates queer themes and Zetian’s unwavering, cathartic feminism.” Kirkus Reviews

“[This] duology opener will appeal to those seeking high-energy, feminist, queer narratives.” Publishers Weekly

“[An] incredible novel, fun and exciting, sometimes horrible to read, but in all the ways that make you fall in love with a character.” Tor Online

Iron Widow is an exciting, action-packed sci-fi story and a scathing indictment of patriarchal culture.” Shelf Awareness

“This novel will shock readers with its mind-blowing denouement.” CM: Canadian Review of Materials

Iron Widow is a groundbreaking YA novel.” —The Oxford Student

“Zhao has done an impeccable job at developing a totally shippable polyamorous relationship.” —The Strand

“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, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Aetherbound

“Zetian is the take-no-prisoners heroine you’ll love to cheer on as she crushes everyone who tries to bring her down.” —Rebecca Schaeffer, author of Not Even Bones

“A bold and brash story that will grab you by the throat from page one. Zhao expertly weaves a story that polishes off classic sci-fi themes and re-imagines them in a lush futuristic world inspired by Ancient China. With an unapologetic heroine who pushes so far beyond the boundaries of expectations, the reader will go on a journey of twists and turns that will make them gasp with each page turn. Thrilling, heart-wrenching, and epic!” —Kat Cho, internationally bestselling author of Vicious Spirits
 
“In Iron Widow, Zhao crafts a thrilling, brutal tale with jaw-dropping action and a fierce and unyielding heroine. Zetian is unstoppable, and I dare you not to cheer her on.” —Elizabeth Lim, bestselling author of Spin the Dawn

Iron Widow is a gut punch from the very first pages. The action is riveting. The story relentless. The heroine ruthless and unapologetic. Zetian is here to set the world on fire, and her pursuit of vengeance is thrilling and empowering to behold. Sit back and enjoy the show — and stay the hell out of her way.” —Nicki Pau Preto, author of Crown of Feathers

“A searing, cinematic, gut-punch of a tale, Iron Widow is both wickedly fun and brutally incisive when it comes to the Chinese history and culture it draws inspiration from. There’s no resisting Wu Zetian; once she sinks her claws in you, you’ll be racing alongside her to a shocking, subversive end.” —Joan He, New York Times–bestselling author of The Ones We’re Meant to Find

“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. The brutal beauty of Xiran Jay Zhao’s writing kept me glued to the page from start to finish.” —Chloe Gong, New York Times–bestselling author of These Violent Delights

“I . . . stayed up till 3 a.m. to finish.” —Lisa Gardner, New York Times-bestselling author

Awards

Amy Mathers Teen Book Award WINNER 2022

Arlene Barlin Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy WINNER 2022

Barnes & Noble Children’s & YA Book Awards – Young Adult WINNER 2022

British Science Fiction Association Award WINNER 2021

Green Mountain Book Award WINNER 2023

Nevada Young Readers Award WINNER 2024

GoodReads Choice Award NOMINEE 2021

Nebula Award NOMINEE 2021

Washington Evergreen Young Adult Book Award NOMINEE 2024

ALA Hal Clement Notable Young Adult Books List SELECTION 2022

OLA Best Bets for Young Adult Fiction SELECTION 2021

Texas TAYSHAS High School Reading List SELECTION 2023

Aurora Award – Best YA Novel FINALIST 2022

Locus Award for Fantasy Novel FINALIST 2022

Chinese American Librarians Association Best Book Award HONOR 2022

White Pine Award HONOR 2023

Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society Book Award SHORTLIST

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