Iron Widow

Xiran Jay Zhao

In a world where women are sacrificed to pilot giant mechas and fight an endless war, one young woman dares to seek revenge. Wu Zetian offers herself as a concubine pilot, not for glory, but to avenge her sister's death. However, her first flight unleashes a power and a fury that will shake the foundations of her patriarchal society. This gripping reimagining of China's only female emperor is a tale of rage, survival, and the fight against oppression, exploring diverse experiences of women navigating a brutal world.