Iron Widow (Book 1)

In a gripping blend of Chinese history and mecha science fiction, this story follows 18-year-old Zetian as she offers herself as a concubine-pilot in a world where girls often perish under the strain of piloting giant transforming robots known as Chrysalises. After avenging her sister's death by killing the ace male pilot through a psychic link, she becomes an Iron Widow, a powerful and feared female pilot. Paired with the controversial and strong male pilot Li Shimin, Zetian utilizes her newfound abilities to navigate threats against her life and challenge the oppressive system that sacrifices girls for power.