#iron widow xiran jay zhao

[theinyshlobster]

“Men want us so badly for our bodies, yet hate us so much for our minds.”

Xiran Jay Zhao, Iron Widow

[iwouldliketoeatrandy]

As im rereading Iron Widow im reminded that I also binge-read it the first time, and both times I have done so and been like "oh right, this is what reading is supposed to feel like."

[else-creates]

So I didn't preorder "Heavenly Tyrant" by @xiranjayzhao because of the delays, I just decided that I'd get it online or in person when it was released.

I genuinely thought it came out at the end of this month, I didn't know it had already been released until I saw it on a shelf today.

My girlfriend managed to swipe it out of my hands before I could pay for it though.....So now it's a Christmas present.

[viinas]

Girls like me are karma I'll rule the earth, I'll be the sky And I'll be all of your worst nightmares

My friends and I made an EP inspired by Iron Widow by @xiranjayzhao called Empress of Nightmares and it's streaming everywhere and to celebrate, I drew this Wu Zetian.

(lyrics are from @soc-ck's Concubines song Girls Like Me Are Karma)

[ashmackenzie]

It’s release day for Heavenly Tyrant, the sequel to Iron Widow, by Xiran Jay Zhao! I'm still proud of this one a few years later, if you haven’t yet it’s definitely worth finding a physical copy to see the full wraparound. I also have prints available in my print shop!

Many thanks again to AD Terri Nimmo for working with me on this one!

[high-quality-tiktoks]

🤷‍♂️publishing can’t ask us to write bestsellers for them on no money

[incorrect-ironwidow]

OUR FIRST EVENT IS HERE!

It's my honor and joy to announce our first Iron Widow Event! And nothing better than a Reread so we can once more be in @xiranjayzhao's world and, of course, be ready to Heavenly Tyrant release!

During the event, challenges and games will be released weekly. It's your choice to just read with us, or participate in the challenges. The main discussions will take place every Saturday on our discord server. If you're not already there, you're more than welcome to join us (this is a link, click here)!

Below I will give you our official reading schedule and the first challenge of the week! (And let's all thank @fren-wyrm for these marvellous designs!!) Any questions, feel free to ask me in the comments!

Are you ready to be their nightmares?

[kajaono]

The German edition from Iron Widow printing Zhaos cow picture extra large on the inner cover 😂

[wedarkacademia]

"You know what I think? I think this whole concept of women being docile and obedient is nothing but wishful thinking. Or why would you put so much effort into lying to us? Into crippling our bodies? Into coercing us with made-up morals you claim are sacred? You insecure men, you're afraid. You can force us into compliance, but, deep down, you know you can't force us to truly love and respect you. And without love and respect, there will always be a seed of hatred and resistance. Growing. Festering. Waiting."

Xiran Jay Zhao, Iron Widow

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[queenavryofkazan]

Finished Heavenly Tyrant and my main takeaway rn is that if Qin Zheng wasn't so possessive he could've had not just a ruthless thicc murder wife but also a ruthless pretty boy strategist husband and a hunk nerdy cinnamon-roll-who-can-kill-you husband.

Like man could've had the most ruthless polycule by his side ruling Huaxia and he fumbled it.

[untitled-kiwi]

someone mentioned Yizhi from Iron Widow wearing HIM’s outfit so naturally I had to draw it

[theinyshlobster]

“I am exactly the kind of ice-blooded, rotten-hearted girl he fears I am. And I am fine with that.”

Xiran Jay Zhao, Iron Widow

[no-1-rosalind-lang-apologist]

[shayminlucario07]

"A society that takes care of its own does not produce children who dream of burning it down."

-Xiran Jay Zhao, Heavenly Tyrant, page 208

(Not saying who says that line to avoid spoilers)

[iwouldliketoeatrandy]

Inspired by this post, I wanted to fancast Iron Widow! I really liked these picks, especially Nini who would do a great job as Wu Zetian, but didn't want to just copy and paste.

Li Meng as Wu Zetian

She was a wonderfully cruel and charismatic villain in The Double and I would love to see her rage and passion in Wu Zetian's character.

Yu Shi as Li Shimin

Ok listen I think he's handsome, but also he could do it.

Tan Jian Ci as Gao Yizhi

For our wealthy scholar. His 2023 and 2024 characters were polar opposites characterization wise, and I'd love to see him continue to challenge himself with a unique character like Yizhi.

[kradnie]

iron triangle iron triangle iron triangle iron triangle

modern au bc they deserve it