#139 in Young adult
Iron Widow
- 400
- Pages
- about 7 h
- Reading time
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About the book
Iron Widow is a 2021 young adult science fantasy novel by Canadian writer Xiran Jay Zhao. The novel is a mecha reimagining of the rise of China’s first and only female Emperor Wu Zetian set in the nation of Huaxia, a futuristic reinterpretation of Medieval China.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.0 across 542 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 79% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Young adult average of 7.8. That is how 8.0 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.5 | 20 | 4% |
| Hardcover | 7.9 | 522 | 96% |
Frequently asked
What age is Iron Widow for?
Iron Widow sits on the Young adult shelf in the sources we use, which by convention means roughly ages 13 and up. This is a guide from the book’s category, not a publisher’s age rating. It has 400 pages — shorter than 78% of the ranked books in Young adult.
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