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Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao: Part 4

Season 1, Ep. 12

Three lifelong friends join up to finish Xiran Jay Zhao's novel, Iron Widow. This week, in Part 4, we experience the climax of the book happening at breakneck speed and discover too many truths for one newly self-proclaimed empress to handle. So find yourself a good place to settle in and read with us!

 

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