Iron Widow (Book 1)

I first bumped into her video short promoting this book as mecha furries engaged in a dragonball z fight. I was sold on the wild premise but skeptic of the quality of execution. I'm so glad I took the plunge. One of the most fantastic ride. Yes there is a lot of feminist rage and violence but it pairs perfectly with the story and characters. Oh and the sweetest bisexual love. There is a refreshing strong dose of anger against sexisim and racism for an action sci-fi but it just made everything feel more real and down to earth. None of the sexist and racist practices depicted even needed to come from the imagination because they have all been practiced and is still being practiced by the human species. She simply showed these human vices in sharp focus and cinematic views so viewers can see them presented in awrsome panoramic crystal clear pictures.

This book really blew me away. Inspired by a mecha anime but taken to a whole new level, it's refreshingly original in its portrayal of characters, their relationships, and their strength. Loved how OP and relatable the heroine is, and was swept away by the insight into the society she lives in. Can't wait to see how she will change it. Surprisingly enjoyed reading the "Acknowledgements" section at the end, too. It was so personable, and was great to learn about the book's influences and supporters.

A very angry and vengeful book. Full of emotions and twists. A main character who sees the world in black and white, then begins to learn about the gray. Different kinds of strengths and weaknesses, different kinds of people. If you're here to completely relate to a character in goals, political ideals, and actions, you won't find that. If you can't read books with main characters who aren't upstanding members of society, you won't enjoy the book. A fun read/listen that kept me awake on a cross country drive. Waiting for the next one!