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gattolinos_nerdy_nook's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
This is a reread of this book and I still love it.
It is just filled with fun, fae based of mythology and fairytales as well as being an easy read that helped me in a reading slump.
This was a cozy read for me. I loved how this book sets up an issue and it doesn't feel like it gets dragged out. I feel like a lot books have plots that don't resolve without their books and get spread out too much over a series instead of expanding the world for the rest of the series. I also love the cast of characters was fun with Grimalkin being my favourite character. They all feel like fun and bring their own takes to each situation and a different dynamic to the story.
I am very excited to continue my reread of the series.
It is just filled with fun, fae based of mythology and fairytales as well as being an easy read that helped me in a reading slump.
This was a cozy read for me. I loved how this book sets up an issue and it doesn't feel like it gets dragged out. I feel like a lot books have plots that don't resolve without their books and get spread out too much over a series instead of expanding the world for the rest of the series. I also love the cast of characters was fun with Grimalkin being my favourite character. They all feel like fun and bring their own takes to each situation and a different dynamic to the story.
I am very excited to continue my reread of the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Bullying, Violence, and Sexual harassment
daphx00's review against another edition
5.0
People told me I had to read it. Some people even yelled at me for not having read even the first book in the Iron Fey series. And when I read it, I knew why. It's that good. Impossible to put down once you're fully absorbed into the Nevernever and utterly captivating until the very last page.
To be honest, I was always a bit weary of pixies and faeries. It never really struck me as something I would like to read. But thankfully, there's Julie Kagawa to prove me wrong. The world she has created is rich and lively in detail and I could fully imagine the Nevernever when we followed Meghan into a world that she never held possible.
The world and description of the faeries was incredibly detailed and I could actually imagine myself walking in her world (although I would probably be eaten before I'd make it to the pond, to be honest). And if I am fair, I have to admit that my review does not do The Iron King justice whatsoever. It's one of those books that you just have to read for yourself in order to see what all the fuss is about, because you can't possibly capture this in a review of a couple hundred words.
The creativity in this story is obvious at every page you turn. I loved the idea of technology influencing the magical lands of the faeries and thereby threatening their excistence. It's such a current theme: children are playing video games instead of play outside or read and besides that, we're always looking for better technology. The way this was woven into the story.. I can only take my imaginary hat off.
And of course, there was the whole Team Ash and Team Puck thing. To be honest, I wasn't swept of my feet by either of them, although I can see the appeal; Puck, who is familiar, with his goofy grin and his loyalty towards Meghan, and Ash, who is breathtakingly gorgeous, yet cool and most of all, forbidden. I think I will just sit back and enjoy the rest of Meghan's story, while the guys battle it out - it seems like they want to do that, anyway.
My overall rating: 5/5
Five golden stars for Meghan, Ash, Puck and of course, Ethan - and I am ready to be swept off my feet by The Iron Daughter.
(this review is published on my blog, http://lvngbooks.blogspot.com)
To be honest, I was always a bit weary of pixies and faeries. It never really struck me as something I would like to read. But thankfully, there's Julie Kagawa to prove me wrong. The world she has created is rich and lively in detail and I could fully imagine the Nevernever when we followed Meghan into a world that she never held possible.
The world and description of the faeries was incredibly detailed and I could actually imagine myself walking in her world (although I would probably be eaten before I'd make it to the pond, to be honest). And if I am fair, I have to admit that my review does not do The Iron King justice whatsoever. It's one of those books that you just have to read for yourself in order to see what all the fuss is about, because you can't possibly capture this in a review of a couple hundred words.
The creativity in this story is obvious at every page you turn. I loved the idea of technology influencing the magical lands of the faeries and thereby threatening their excistence. It's such a current theme: children are playing video games instead of play outside or read and besides that, we're always looking for better technology. The way this was woven into the story.. I can only take my imaginary hat off.
And of course, there was the whole Team Ash and Team Puck thing. To be honest, I wasn't swept of my feet by either of them, although I can see the appeal; Puck, who is familiar, with his goofy grin and his loyalty towards Meghan, and Ash, who is breathtakingly gorgeous, yet cool and most of all, forbidden. I think I will just sit back and enjoy the rest of Meghan's story, while the guys battle it out - it seems like they want to do that, anyway.
My overall rating: 5/5
Five golden stars for Meghan, Ash, Puck and of course, Ethan - and I am ready to be swept off my feet by The Iron Daughter.
(this review is published on my blog, http://lvngbooks.blogspot.com)
cerisecarrot's review against another edition
3.0
Not my usual genre, but thought I’d give it a go. Far more mythical creatures than needed and dragged a bit
jol69's review against another edition
3.0
Being generous 3 stars. However, I am an adult reading a YA novel that is a 'younger read'. Enjoyable for what it is but I think will appeal more to teens especially younger teens.
thenerd's review against another edition
5.0
This book starts out very cliché, but then it sneaks up on you and hits you right in the feels.
goodyeargoodbooks's review against another edition
4.5
I had been looking forward to starting 'The Iron Fey' for a while, and this was a perfectly good introduction to the series.
The beginning was a little slow at times, and it wasn't until Meghan was in the Nevernever that I became invested in the story, however once I had reached that point, I finished the book in one sitting, so it was worth sticking with it.
I actually liked Meghan as a heroine. She may have been a tad pathetic at the beginning, but when she needed to be strong and carry on with no-one to help her, she took on the task well and with little whining, which is rare of female protagonists (think of the unbearable Katniss Everdeen or Bella Swan).
I was dreading having a tug-of-war love story, which was enhanced by the 'The Next Twilight' sticker on the front of my copy. However, I found no similarities. Meghan never once questions which guy she loves, and never gives any insinuation otherwise. I anticipated that I would adore Puck, so hate Ash by default. I did absolutely adore Puck, but in fact quite liked Ash. He is a well-written and mysterious character, and my love for Puck in no way diminished my like for Ash, like I had suspected it would early on. I will say that the grudge Ash holds against Puck did annoy me a lot, but I get the feeling that this will be touched on more in later books, so I pushed this to the side.
My only major annoyance was that there is an overbearing amount of description in this book. I often found myself skimming paragraphs jam-packed with adjectives to describe one rather drab object. It was a little bit of unnecessary overload with the descriptions. This may just be a personal preference, as I have had this issues with other books which I ended up liking immensely in the past.
Overall, I am very excited to get my hands on the rest of the series, with the expectation that it will be even better.
The beginning was a little slow at times, and it wasn't until Meghan was in the Nevernever that I became invested in the story, however once I had reached that point, I finished the book in one sitting, so it was worth sticking with it.
I actually liked Meghan as a heroine. She may have been a tad pathetic at the beginning, but when she needed to be strong and carry on with no-one to help her, she took on the task well and with little whining, which is rare of female protagonists (think of the unbearable Katniss Everdeen or Bella Swan).
I was dreading having a tug-of-war love story, which was enhanced by the 'The Next Twilight' sticker on the front of my copy. However, I found no similarities. Meghan never once questions which guy she loves, and never gives any insinuation otherwise. I anticipated that I would adore Puck, so hate Ash by default. I did absolutely adore Puck, but in fact quite liked Ash. He is a well-written and mysterious character, and my love for Puck in no way diminished my like for Ash, like I had suspected it would early on. I will say that the grudge Ash holds against Puck did annoy me a lot, but I get the feeling that this will be touched on more in later books, so I pushed this to the side.
My only major annoyance was that there is an overbearing amount of description in this book. I often found myself skimming paragraphs jam-packed with adjectives to describe one rather drab object. It was a little bit of unnecessary overload with the descriptions. This may just be a personal preference, as I have had this issues with other books which I ended up liking immensely in the past.
Overall, I am very excited to get my hands on the rest of the series, with the expectation that it will be even better.
thes_stng's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-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
4.0
breezy610's review against another edition
4.0
an interesting take on a ahlf-breed, fathered by the summer king King Oberon. this book really had me turing the pages and i can't wait to dive into the next book.