Iron Widow is by Xiran Jay Zhao. The first book in the science fiction Iron Widow series. Aliens have invaded the world, and the boys of Huaxia must pair with female concubines to channel enough xi to power the mechanized robots that are used to protect the provinces. When Zetian offers herself as a concubine to avenge the murder of her sister, she makes a startling discover about her own powers. She is paired with the most powerful pilot in the land, who is also accused of murdering his own family. Together they must learn to work together to defend the land, each other, and to change the way their country is run. But can then manage this before they are killed by their own government or by the alien robots? What they will learn about the truth and each other will change everything.
Ratings: 11th grade - 9 out of 10 - AC (mature thematic content) - V (violence).
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