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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
I have thoroughly enjoyed the Iron Fey series, and getting a different perspective in this book did not diminish that at all. Puck is definitely my favourite character, and seeing him through Ash's eyes was fun! Solid storytelling using traditional tropes, with great characterisation!
I loved that it was from Ash's point of view but this book didn't keep me as hooked as the rest.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Despite the fact that I’m not really a fan of Ash, I enjoyed this book a lot. It was from Ash’s point of view as he embarks on a quest to find a way to survive in the Iron Realm to be with Meghan.
Ash’s adventure was extremely interesting, especially because Puck decided to tag along and the banter between both of the characters is never dull. Grim accompanies them, along with two other characters, one of which is a huge surprise and I won’t talk about that. The journey leads them to the End of the World and they encounter forgotten fey along the way, which was incredibly interesting to me.
I loved Puck’s humor and I love that he stuck with Ash through the entire journey because he knew if Ash found a way to be with Meghan, it would make her happy and that’s what mattered to Puck. Somehow, he became my favorite character in this series and I wouldn’t have enjoyed this book without his presence.
Ash learns what it means to be human during his tests and it changes him completely. This book was more serious and focused a lot on what it means to be fey and what it means to be human and how different the species really are. The previous books don’t really venture down that road too often, nor do they touch upon what it means to be a forgotten fey and I liked that The Iron Knight expanded upon all of it a lot more. The beauty and magic I felt while reading the very first book in the series came back to me while reading this book because of the new places and creatures they stumbled upon in their adventure. It was unfamiliar territory to Ash and Puck, as was the world of Faery to Meghan in book one.
Despite enjoying this book and getting to know Ash more and realizing what he had to go through just to be with Meghan, I still don’t like him that much. I hated the conflict that presented itself in this book and hated that Ash even hesitated for a moment and it angered me. Despite Ash having to experience a wide range of human emotions during his tests, I thought Puck’s emotions were stronger and I still feel sympathy for him in ways that I never feel for Ash. I feel like I can really say all of this now because even the synopsis makes it obvious as to who won and it wasn’t Puck and I don’t like that! I guess I just feel like Puck is much more complicated and real and better than Ash, even in this book where Ash becomes more complicated and real.
Overall, this is a wonderful addition to the series and I’m glad I read it, even if I’m not Ash’s biggest fan.
Ash’s adventure was extremely interesting, especially because Puck decided to tag along and the banter between both of the characters is never dull. Grim accompanies them, along with two other characters, one of which is a huge surprise and I won’t talk about that. The journey leads them to the End of the World and they encounter forgotten fey along the way, which was incredibly interesting to me.
I loved Puck’s humor and I love that he stuck with Ash through the entire journey because he knew if Ash found a way to be with Meghan, it would make her happy and that’s what mattered to Puck. Somehow, he became my favorite character in this series and I wouldn’t have enjoyed this book without his presence.
Ash learns what it means to be human during his tests and it changes him completely. This book was more serious and focused a lot on what it means to be fey and what it means to be human and how different the species really are. The previous books don’t really venture down that road too often, nor do they touch upon what it means to be a forgotten fey and I liked that The Iron Knight expanded upon all of it a lot more. The beauty and magic I felt while reading the very first book in the series came back to me while reading this book because of the new places and creatures they stumbled upon in their adventure. It was unfamiliar territory to Ash and Puck, as was the world of Faery to Meghan in book one.
Despite enjoying this book and getting to know Ash more and realizing what he had to go through just to be with Meghan, I still don’t like him that much. I hated the conflict that presented itself in this book and hated that Ash even hesitated for a moment and it angered me. Despite Ash having to experience a wide range of human emotions during his tests, I thought Puck’s emotions were stronger and I still feel sympathy for him in ways that I never feel for Ash. I feel like I can really say all of this now because even the synopsis makes it obvious as to who won and it wasn’t Puck and I don’t like that! I guess I just feel like Puck is much more complicated and real and better than Ash, even in this book where Ash becomes more complicated and real.
Overall, this is a wonderful addition to the series and I’m glad I read it, even if I’m not Ash’s biggest fan.
The Iron Knight did many things wonderfully, and one of them was make me furious! It is a rare book that can actually make me not just mad at a character for another one, but feel an even stronger and more true emotion. As I read Iron Knight, I felt fury, heartbreak, laughter and joy, which is something I have not experience since I first read Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
The Iron Knight is a fitting end to a wonderfully written series where we finally get to see how things are from Ash's perspective, and get a true look into just how different the Fey actually are from human characters. Though I missed Meghan and her perspective into things, it was wonderful to see Ash and Puck interact without a real inbetween.
While the early half of the book often felt like it was just one battle after another, the latter half of the book evens this out with more emotional and introspective moments for Ash and the other characters. I loved seeing a few plot ends tied up, and giggled internally when I noticed a few being left wide-open for more books to take place in the universe.
The Iron Knight is a fitting end to a wonderfully written series where we finally get to see how things are from Ash's perspective, and get a true look into just how different the Fey actually are from human characters. Though I missed Meghan and her perspective into things, it was wonderful to see Ash and Puck interact without a real inbetween.
While the early half of the book often felt like it was just one battle after another, the latter half of the book evens this out with more emotional and introspective moments for Ash and the other characters. I loved seeing a few plot ends tied up, and giggled internally when I noticed a few being left wide-open for more books to take place in the universe.
Before I read the book: OOOOOH, ASH'S Story!?!?!?! :)
After I read the Book:
OH..MY..GOSH!!
I didn't think that it was possible for me to be any more in love with Ash than I already was. But then I read this book and found out that I was WRONG. I am way more in love with Ash than before. Sounds crazy, right?
It was only supposed to be a trilogy, but I am extremely happy that Julie Kagawa decided to write this book from Ash's POV, it was interesting to see things from his side, and we all got to learn more about him. And I like how it all ended, everything was wrapped up, but at the same time it also left things open enough, so that another book could be written in the future.
I'm glad that Ash's oath to kill Puck was rendered void. That Was something that hod me worried from the very beginning. Because, even though I am definitely Team Ash, I still love Puck, and I didn't want to see him dead. And, while we're on the subject of Puck, he seemed so much more... mature in this book. we got to see a deeper side of him, just HOW much he was affected by Ariella's death and exactly how much he loves Meghan. He loves her so much in fact, that he will do anything to see that she's happy. Even if it means that he has to step aside and let Ash have her.
Okay, I love Grim. So much. More than any of the other characters combined :D He reminds of a mix between the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland and Miyoga from Inuyasha. And, he might try to claw me for saying this, but I just want to hug him. One of the questions in the back of the book asked something along the line of "Why do you think Grimalkin's double didn't fight with the others?" My answer to that question is the fact that Grim is Grim. What you see is what you get. He's not trying to keep some part of him pushed down. I probably sound crazy right now, but it makes sense to me.
The Big Bad Wolf was an interesting add to the story. And, yes I know that he is supposed to be evil, but I couldn't help liking him just a little bit. I found myself near tears every time I thought he was going to get seriously hurt.
I am going to stop myself here, so I don't give away anything too important about the book. Like the fact that You-Know-Who comes back. For a little while anyway. And no, I am not talking about Voldemort. LOL
This was a great ending to a great series, and now I'm not sure if I want to cry because it's over, or smile and dance because it was so completely wonderful.
After I read the Book:
OH..MY..GOSH!!
I didn't think that it was possible for me to be any more in love with Ash than I already was. But then I read this book and found out that I was WRONG. I am way more in love with Ash than before. Sounds crazy, right?
It was only supposed to be a trilogy, but I am extremely happy that Julie Kagawa decided to write this book from Ash's POV, it was interesting to see things from his side, and we all got to learn more about him. And I like how it all ended, everything was wrapped up, but at the same time it also left things open enough, so that another book could be written in the future.
I'm glad that Ash's oath to kill Puck was rendered void. That Was something that hod me worried from the very beginning. Because, even though I am definitely Team Ash, I still love Puck, and I didn't want to see him dead. And, while we're on the subject of Puck, he seemed so much more... mature in this book. we got to see a deeper side of him, just HOW much he was affected by Ariella's death and exactly how much he loves Meghan. He loves her so much in fact, that he will do anything to see that she's happy. Even if it means that he has to step aside and let Ash have her.
Okay, I love Grim. So much. More than any of the other characters combined :D He reminds of a mix between the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland and Miyoga from Inuyasha. And, he might try to claw me for saying this, but I just want to hug him. One of the questions in the back of the book asked something along the line of "Why do you think Grimalkin's double didn't fight with the others?" My answer to that question is the fact that Grim is Grim. What you see is what you get. He's not trying to keep some part of him pushed down. I probably sound crazy right now, but it makes sense to me.
The Big Bad Wolf was an interesting add to the story. And, yes I know that he is supposed to be evil, but I couldn't help liking him just a little bit. I found myself near tears every time I thought he was going to get seriously hurt.
I am going to stop myself here, so I don't give away anything too important about the book. Like the fact that You-Know-Who comes back. For a little while anyway. And no, I am not talking about Voldemort. LOL
This was a great ending to a great series, and now I'm not sure if I want to cry because it's over, or smile and dance because it was so completely wonderful.
I started out loving this series, but it started to sour for me with book 3. The last two books were just more of the same - a little boring, and often annoying (particularly Puck's banter). Usually, I enjoy the "journey"...not so much with this book. I'm probably being harsh, but I, for one, am glad it's over!
I wasn't sure if I was going to like this book. I knew that this book was going to focus mainly on Ash, I was surprised to see that Ash's ex girlfriend Ariella was also an important character.
I will admit that I had my doubts about how this would play out because there were moments when Ash waived and I wasn't sure if he was doing what he was doing because of the promise he made. What made me like this story more was the moment Ash cleared up the fact that he was doing this because he wanted to be with Meaghan.
Overall, it was a good story and I am glad that Ash and Meaghan got their happily ever after.
I will admit that I had my doubts about how this would play out because there were moments when Ash waived and I wasn't sure if he was doing what he was doing because of the promise he made. What made me like this story more was the moment Ash cleared up the fact that he was doing this because he wanted to be with Meaghan.
Overall, it was a good story and I am glad that Ash and Meaghan got their happily ever after.
trying to collect my thoughts to say how AMAZING this book was. Failling completely of course.