First published 2023
Zetian volunteers as a concubine-pilot to kill the ace male pilot who got her sister killed. But when she emerges unharmed after sacrificing him, she's labeled an Iron Widow—a rare female pilot who can power up giant transforming robots by sacrificing boys. Paired with the strongest male pilot, Zetian seizes the chance to leverage their notoriety and combine their might to survive assassination attempts and uncover the misogynistic truth behind the pilot system.
Genres: science-fiction, dystopia, adventure, action
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, revenge
432 pages · Paperback · Tundra Books
Content warnings: abuse, sexism, violence