Age Group: Young Adult
Received From: Kindle Store
Other Info: 2010 Debut Author Challenge
IBSN: 9780373210084
Blurb:
Meghan Chase has never fit in at her small-town high school, and now, on the eve of her 16th birthday, she discovers why. When her half brother is kidnapped, Meghan is drawn into a fantastical world she never imagined–the world of Faery, where anything you see may try to eat you, and Meghan is the daughter of the summer faery king. Now she will journey into the depths of Faery to face an unknown enemy . . . and beg the help of a winter prince who might as soon kill her as let her touch his icy heart. The Iron King is the first book in the Iron Fey series.
My Thoughts:
I have been longing for this book for some time now. I wanted to read it before the cover was even released! So when it downloaded to my Kindle early, I was ecstatic! I love a good book about Faeries but their are so many out there. It’s hard to find something original. I can honestly say that Julie Kagawa has written something truly original!
Sure, it has some of the same elements as other faerie books but that’s because they are based on the same mythology! I love that! And Kagawa takes The Iron King to places no other faerie tale has been before. I don’t want to ruin anything but let me just say that the new elements Julie added to the fae realm were fantastic! The imagery was outstanding!
All of the characters were also fantastic. Hell, the whole book was fantastic! Back to the characters, Meghan was a great lead. She was strong and smart when other people, me included would have just given up. All the side characters was also wonderful. Being a cat lover, of course I loved Grim. Julie, can I have my own Grim? Puck and Ash were everything you want in fae love interests! I think I’m going to have to side with Puck on this one though!
All in all The Iron King was a unputdownable book. I thoroughly enjoyed it and need a sequel like right now!
4 1/2 Stars!
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Oh. My. God. I've been seeing reviews of Iron King everywhere!! I dont think I can stand not being able to read this anymore. Must grab a copy. Soon. Awesome review! You made me curious in your statement: "And Kagawa takes The Iron King to places no other faerie tale has been before." Ack! Must know!
Great review, Lori! This book is on my wishlist
Your enthousiasm shines trough your awesome review. I cant wait to read this!
This is one of those books that was so highly anticipated, I was worried it would not live up to the expectations. I am glad to hear that it is great and it has a strong heroine. Great review.
Awesome review! I must get this book now! I can not tell you how many books I have bought or added to my tbr list based off of reviews from your blog!!!
Great review, I can't wait to read this. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
I just finished last night. AMAZING BOOK.
so many reviews floating around about this one! i just got my copy, so i guess this'll be next up to read.
thanks for the excellent review!
Sounds great! I picked this up for my kindle based on your review! I can't wait to read it (Got to finish another book first).
Great review! I actually didn't know what this was about until now. It sounds awesome! I'm kinda obsessed with faeries right now, so this is definitely going on my wish list. ^_^
Cannot agree with you more. I think I'm in love. Book two cannot come out soon enough.