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mvri's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
coffeedragon's review against another edition
3.0
Wahhhh!! This is one of my older Netgalley titles and I'm so glad I've finally gotten around to finishing it! And starting the series
This is another 3 ⭐ read and idk if it's just that I've devoted a whole book to the story but I do feel like I have to finish the series now? (Book 2 is also on my Netgalley backlog LOL). I don't especially have strong feelings for the story or characters but the story is like...finding yourself eating something regularly that you once said you'd never eat? 😂 Ok, maybe not so drastic but it's a series that grows on you
In this book we follow the story via Puck's POV. Puck is a jester, a prankster, and he's been around long enough to make a name for himself, not just in the fae world, but the human world too. But his reputation isn't all smiles and giggles. Once his real name Robin Goodfellow struck fear and anger in the hearts of creatures and after battling a mysterious monster bent on destroying the fae realms, Robin Goodfellow is back, horns and hairy hooves and all. Now he and his friends have to journey around the realm to stop this creature while also having no idea how to defeat it!
Puck is a character that's easy to like and I think that's what got me. But there's so much history between the characters (from previous books)! And not all of it is fun or to my liking (love triangles, ick). Still, the book ends with some unexpected? events so I'm curious what will happen next
For the "beginning" of a new series (new arc I think is more accurate), this was ok
This is another 3 ⭐ read and idk if it's just that I've devoted a whole book to the story but I do feel like I have to finish the series now? (Book 2 is also on my Netgalley backlog LOL). I don't especially have strong feelings for the story or characters but the story is like...finding yourself eating something regularly that you once said you'd never eat? 😂 Ok, maybe not so drastic but it's a series that grows on you
In this book we follow the story via Puck's POV. Puck is a jester, a prankster, and he's been around long enough to make a name for himself, not just in the fae world, but the human world too. But his reputation isn't all smiles and giggles. Once his real name Robin Goodfellow struck fear and anger in the hearts of creatures and after battling a mysterious monster bent on destroying the fae realms, Robin Goodfellow is back, horns and hairy hooves and all. Now he and his friends have to journey around the realm to stop this creature while also having no idea how to defeat it!
Puck is a character that's easy to like and I think that's what got me. But there's so much history between the characters (from previous books)! And not all of it is fun or to my liking (love triangles, ick). Still, the book ends with some unexpected? events so I'm curious what will happen next
For the "beginning" of a new series (new arc I think is more accurate), this was ok
zeefox's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
magikspells's review against another edition
3.0
It was ok. I liked hearing about Puck but it’s almost not even his story because of how much everyone else is involved. Idk I remember now why I don’t like reading a series until more books are out.
book_ishjournal's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
You die as a superhero or watch yourself become a villain... That's how I feel reading the whole iron fae series... As a teen I loved the first 4 books so as an adult I came back to the other parts. And the writing feels soo off. A lot of time there will be something written in one chapter and we get a whole recap of the same thing again. Plus the whole show don't tell thing... The readers are not stupid! The story just didn't feel genuine just another trilogy that Kagawa wants to put but not everything needs to be a trilogy. The best part of the book was when Puck was telling about his past, so maybe a novel with Puck's stories would have been better than the end of the world prophecy. The internal fight with himself was also interesting and the way Ash was speaking to Puck tore me apart. And I just wish just like the old times they would've been three. I couldn't feel any chemistry or romance between Puck and Nyx... As a Puck lover this was such a disappointment.
alis0n21's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
amybraunauthor's review
5.0
I was so excited to learn Julie Kagawa would return to Nevernever with its magic and danger and eclectic characters. I’ve always been on Team Ash but I’ve always had a soft spot for Puck and looked forward to his story. Needless to say, I was not disappointed.
The story focused more about Puck’s journey as a character than the true threat to Nevernever. That isn’t to say there wasn’t a threat, but Kagawa’s greatest strength has always been her characters, and that is on fully display here.
She effortlessly blends in lore of the Fae with Puck’s past personality and current self. She creates a fantastic character drama with a new and old cast. I really enjoyed Nyx, the one person in the Nevernever who doesn’t know who Puck is, though I have to say that the bromance between Ash and Puck is still the highlight. Their interactions were my absolute favourite, especially as Puck warred with himself.
The setting and magic are fantastical and unique, and I truly felt like I were immersed in the story. Despite being more of a jumping off point, I did find myself invested and curious as to what this new threat is, and who might be behind it. There are lots of questions, new parts of the fae lands that I’ve never seen before, and I hope there will be more adventures with this memorable cast.
Definitely a must have for fans of the original series and lovers of Fae lore!
The story focused more about Puck’s journey as a character than the true threat to Nevernever. That isn’t to say there wasn’t a threat, but Kagawa’s greatest strength has always been her characters, and that is on fully display here.
She effortlessly blends in lore of the Fae with Puck’s past personality and current self. She creates a fantastic character drama with a new and old cast. I really enjoyed Nyx, the one person in the Nevernever who doesn’t know who Puck is, though I have to say that the bromance between Ash and Puck is still the highlight. Their interactions were my absolute favourite, especially as Puck warred with himself.
The setting and magic are fantastical and unique, and I truly felt like I were immersed in the story. Despite being more of a jumping off point, I did find myself invested and curious as to what this new threat is, and who might be behind it. There are lots of questions, new parts of the fae lands that I’ve never seen before, and I hope there will be more adventures with this memorable cast.
Definitely a must have for fans of the original series and lovers of Fae lore!
gianna89's review
adventurous
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
tinynavajo's review
2.0
Eh...this was an okay book. Not bad, not good. It didn't leave that much of an impression on me. I did like Puck/Robin Goodfellow for the most part, I really enjoyed Nyx, but that was about it. I think I would have enjoyed this book better if I knew more about the other books the author has written in this same world, but no guarantees about that.