Photo of Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao in paperback, in front of a stack of books 4.5 Stars TW/CW: rape, graphic violence, death, alcoholism and substance abuse, withdrawal, torture In “Iron Widow”, Xiran Jay Zhao creates a compelling and beautifully constructed story inspired by Chinese history. Iron Widow is set in a future where humans are fighting for their survival on Earth as magical beasts called Hunduns advance on their colonies. In this future world, known as Huaxia,
