Iron Widow (Book 1 Of Iron Widow)

Instant New York Times No.1 Bestseller Science fiction and East Asian myth combine in this dazzling retelling of the rise of Wu Zetian, the only female emperor in Chinese history. 'This is the historical-inspired, futuristic sci-fi mash-up of my wildest dreams.' Chloe Gong 'Raging against the patriarchy in spectacular style.' Observer, best books of the year 'Think The Handmaid's Tale meets Pacific Rim and buckle up.' Shelley Parker-Chan 'Like its ferocious heroine, Iron Widow is brutal, bloodthirsty and full of rage.' Julie C. Dao I have no faith in love. Love cannot save me. I choose vengeance. The boys of Huaxia dream of pairing up with girls to pilot Chrysalises - giant transforming robots that battle aliens beyond the Great Wall. It doesn't matter that their female co-pilots are expected to serve as concubines and often die from the mental strain. When 18-year-old Zetian offers herself up as a concubine-pilot, her plan is to assassinate the ace Prizes: Winner of Amy Mathers Teen Book Award 2022 and Arlene Barlin Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy 2022 and Barnes & Noble Children's & YA Book Awards - Young Adult 2022 and British Science Fiction Association Award 2021 and Green Mountain Book Award 2023 and Nevada Young Readers Award 2024. Short-listed for Aurora Award - Best YA Novel 2022 and Locus Award for Fantasy Novel 2022 and Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society Book Award. Nominated for GoodReads Choice Award 2021 and Nebula Award 2021 and Washington Evergreen Young Adult Book Award 2024.