Iron Widow

Xiran Jay Zhao · 2021 · 394 pages

Girls are used up as batteries for giant mechs, and the boys they are paired with get the glory. Zetian climbs into a war machine planning to take the pilot with her.

Why we picked it

Angry, bright, and violent. Sci-fi with a historical Chinese shape. For older teens.

Something to think about

What system only works because someone else is paying in blood?

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