Heavenly Tyrant (Iron Widow, Book 2)

About this book

Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller CBC bestseller USA Today bestseller Zetian must balance dangerous politics with a new quest for vengeance in the sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Iron Widow. Pacific Rim meets The Handmaid's Tale in this blend of Chinese history and mecha science fiction for YA readers. After suffering devastating loss and making drastic decisions, Zetian finds herself on the seat of power in Huaxia, but she has also learned that her world is not as it seems. Revelations about an enemy who dangles one of her loved ones as a hostage force Zetian to share power with a dangerous man she cannot simply depose. Despite their mutual dislike and distrust, the two must work together to take down their common enemy and stoke a revolution against the systems of exploitat

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Why widely assigned

This Science Fiction & Fantasy title, typically at grades 5–12. Written in the 2020s; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Where this book is assigned

• Andre Norton Award for Middle Grade & Young Adult Fiction

  • recommended·5th gradesource: Andre Norton Award (SFWA) winners + finalists, via Wikipedia — 2021 Honor
  • recommended·6th gradesource: Andre Norton Award (SFWA) winners + finalists, via Wikipedia — 2021 Honor
  • recommended·7th gradesource: Andre Norton Award (SFWA) winners + finalists, via Wikipedia — 2021 Honor
  • recommended·8th gradesource: Andre Norton Award (SFWA) winners + finalists, via Wikipedia — 2021 Honor
  • recommended·9th gradesource: Andre Norton Award (SFWA) winners + finalists, via Wikipedia — 2021 Honor
  • recommended·10th gradesource: Andre Norton Award (SFWA) winners + finalists, via Wikipedia — 2021 Honor
  • recommended·11th gradesource: Andre Norton Award (SFWA) winners + finalists, via Wikipedia — 2021 Honor
  • recommended·12th gradesource: Andre Norton Award (SFWA) winners + finalists, via Wikipedia — 2021 Honor

Common questions

What grade level is Heavenly Tyrant (Iron Widow, Book 2)?

Heavenly Tyrant (Iron Widow, Book 2) is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 5–12. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.

How long does it take to read Heavenly Tyrant (Iron Widow, Book 2)?

It takes about 10 hours to read Heavenly Tyrant (Iron Widow, Book 2) (545 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 600 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.

What curricula assign Heavenly Tyrant (Iron Widow, Book 2)?

Heavenly Tyrant (Iron Widow, Book 2) appears on reading lists for Andre Norton Award for Middle Grade & Young Adult Fiction. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.

Is Heavenly Tyrant (Iron Widow, Book 2) banned in schools?

Heavenly Tyrant (Iron Widow, Book 2) does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.