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The Iron King
by Julie Kagawa
Cover: LOVE! It's absolutely gorgeous! I mean, just look at it. It grabs your attention and makes you want to find out what it's all about. And I love the title. I haven't seen many other reviewers talk about their love for them but I think titles are an extremely important part of the book. It has to explain the book while being intriguing and The Iron King does a great job at that.
Characters: At first I wasn't a fan of Meghan or Robbie. I found Meghan a little dull and couldn't understand her crush on the boy at the beginning of the book. And I found Robbie to be a little annoying. I struggled to read through the beginning but I am so happy I did because I saw Meghan become a stronger, loyal character that grew into her own while she learned the truth about herself. And Robbie became Puck (I love A Midsummer Night's Dream!) with secret talents and a way with words and who was hard not to love in the fairy world. And then there is Ash. Sigh, Ash. Talk about bad boy to the nth degree who is simply irresistible. I'm still not sure who I love more--mischievous and loyal Puck or sexy and moody Ash. The other characters you meet along Meghan's journey are an amazing retelling of childhood fairy tales (Grimalkin the talking cat is my personal favorite).
Setting: Julie Kagawa does a superb job of describing and creating the world of Nevernever and the different fairy realms. I never felt bored or anxious to leave. And I loved how certain fairies and creatures lived in certain realms. I wanted to jump into the world and meet fairy princes and pack rats and satyrs. I'm ready to dive back in!
Plot: When I first heard about the Iron Fey series, I wasn't really interested. I don't usually like to read books about fairies but I kept hearing great things about them so I decided to give it a try. At the beginning I felt like the story had been told before and I worried I wouldn't enjoy it but once the changeling replaces her brother (NOT a spoiler, happens early in the book), I was hooked. I loved the creatures she met and that she was realistic in the ways she found herself getting in trouble. The ending felt a little rushed but I definitely want to read the sequel to see what else is going to happen to Meaghan and the fairy realm.
Overall: I really enjoyed this book and am dying to read the next book so I can spend more time in Kagawa's fairy world and with Ash, Puck, Grimalkin, and Meaghan. I'd suggest it for those who enjoy the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare and the Wicked Lovely series by Melissa Marr or anyone who enjoys fantasy books, especially ones with fairies!
Characters: At first I wasn't a fan of Meghan or Robbie. I found Meghan a little dull and couldn't understand her crush on the boy at the beginning of the book. And I found Robbie to be a little annoying. I struggled to read through the beginning but I am so happy I did because I saw Meghan become a stronger, loyal character that grew into her own while she learned the truth about herself. And Robbie became Puck (I love A Midsummer Night's Dream!) with secret talents and a way with words and who was hard not to love in the fairy world. And then there is Ash. Sigh, Ash. Talk about bad boy to the nth degree who is simply irresistible. I'm still not sure who I love more--mischievous and loyal Puck or sexy and moody Ash. The other characters you meet along Meghan's journey are an amazing retelling of childhood fairy tales (Grimalkin the talking cat is my personal favorite).
Setting: Julie Kagawa does a superb job of describing and creating the world of Nevernever and the different fairy realms. I never felt bored or anxious to leave. And I loved how certain fairies and creatures lived in certain realms. I wanted to jump into the world and meet fairy princes and pack rats and satyrs. I'm ready to dive back in!
Plot: When I first heard about the Iron Fey series, I wasn't really interested. I don't usually like to read books about fairies but I kept hearing great things about them so I decided to give it a try. At the beginning I felt like the story had been told before and I worried I wouldn't enjoy it but once the changeling replaces her brother (NOT a spoiler, happens early in the book), I was hooked. I loved the creatures she met and that she was realistic in the ways she found herself getting in trouble. The ending felt a little rushed but I definitely want to read the sequel to see what else is going to happen to Meaghan and the fairy realm.
Overall: I really enjoyed this book and am dying to read the next book so I can spend more time in Kagawa's fairy world and with Ash, Puck, Grimalkin, and Meaghan. I'd suggest it for those who enjoy the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare and the Wicked Lovely series by Melissa Marr or anyone who enjoys fantasy books, especially ones with fairies!