Ironside by Holly Black

245 pages first pub 2007 (view editions)

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Ironside by Holly Black is ideal for readers who enjoy dark, adventurous tales of forbidden romance and intricate faerie politics set in a richly imagined urban fantasy world.

Description

 The time has come for Roiben's coronation, and pixie Kaye is sure of one thing - she loves him. When she declares herself to Roiben during the celebration, he's forced to send her on a seemingly impossible quest to find a faerie who can tell a li...

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Community Reviews

3.85
based on 6,766 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 92%

dark: 54%

mysterious: 40%

tense: 37%

emotional: 32%

funny: 18%

challenging: 14%

hopeful: 12%

sad: 8%

lighthearted: 6%

reflective: 4%

inspiring: 3%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

37% of readers chose fast
54% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

27% of readers chose Plot
57% of readers chose A mix
14% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

63% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

72% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

81% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

61% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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