BookBingeIron Widow Books in Order
A vengeful young woman claims the giant mecha throne meant to consume her, upending a rigid empire in a gender-flipped reimagining of China's only female emperor.
Here is the complete Iron Widow reading order — all 2 books by Xiran Jay Zhao, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- Iron Widow(2021)
- Heavenly Tyrant(2024)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the Iron Widow series?
There are 2 books in the Iron Widow series by Xiran Jay Zhao, beginning with Iron Widow (2021) and most recently Heavenly Tyrant (2024).
What is the first Iron Widow book?
The first book is Iron Widow, published in 2021. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Iron Widow in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.