Iron Widow w.ukraińska

In a unique fusion of Chinese historical elements and mecha science fiction, reminiscent of Pacific Rim and The Handmaid's Tale, this young adult novel presents a gripping narrative. In Huaxia, boys eagerly aspire to team up with girls to operate Chrysalises — colossal robots designed to combat the mechanical aliens lurking beyond the Great Wall. The grim reality, however, is that these girls often lose their lives due to the immense mental burden.

Zetian, at eighteen, volunteers as a concubine-pilot with a singular purpose: to avenge her sister's death by assassinating the celebrated male pilot responsible. In a shocking twist, she achieves this through the psychic connection between pilots, emerging from the ordeal unharmed and earning the feared title of Iron Widow. This rare status signifies a female pilot capable of using male life force to amplify the Chrysalises.

In an effort to control her formidable yet feared mental capabilities, Zetian is paired with Li Shimin, Huaxia’s most powerful and contentious male pilot. But having tasted power, Zetian refuses to submit. She strategically harnesses their combined strength and notoriety to survive multiple assassination attempts, determined to dismantle the patriarchal system that endangers girls. Her journey is not just one of survival but also a quest to transform this oppressive world.