Kelly’s Review-November 25th, 2011

The Iron King by Julie Kagawa was my first book adventure into the Fairy realm, really. I wasn’t sure what to think as I picked up the book. What would I think as I read? Would I like it and want to know more? Would I decide “fairy books” weren’t really my cup of tea? When I began The Iron King, the third book, The Iron Queen, was just being released. I was excited to get it while Kallie and I were at BEA back in May, but I knew I would have to start at the beginning with Book 1.

Now, because I didn’t know much about fairy lore, I had NO idea that iron is not a good thing for fairies. Yes, I know…I must have been hiding under a rock. I don’t know if it was a rock, but you probably could have found me in Forks, or at the Hunger Games, or somewhere in the Victorian age… Because I didn’t know much about fairies, I found myself being completely caught up in this world that Kagawa created!

I loved the characters that she had in this book. I couldn’t help but fall in love with Ash. I mean…really?? Who wouldn’t love Ash?? And…despite some people’s feelings about Puck, I was really taken with his character as well. I loved the sense of humor he brought to each situation. Often, his character’s reaction in a scene would be the break I needed to help me remember to breathe! I thought bringing Puck into the story was a great tie-in with something we all know, and hopefully love-A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Shakespeare’s play is about as fairy as I’d ever gotten. Meghan Chase is a great heroine, although she is a bit angsty at times. Most of the time, I really enjoyed her character though. She is definitely a girl who makes up her mind and then doesn’t change it easily. And, I found myself rooting for both Ash and Puck at different times…which I think some people would say is horrible, ewwww, yuck, Puck!!…because there is definitely a HUGE Team Ash contingency out there, but I did find myself wishing Puck would get some major love too. Maybe Kagawa could consider a spin-off on what happens with Puck afterwards?? I mean, we want to see glimpses of Ash and Meghan throughout it too, of course.

I know I’m writing just about The Iron King in this review, but you should know that I read through all 4 books in a week and a half. I had to know what happened!! And, reading this book made me want to know more about Fairies in general. I’m on the lookout now for more good “fairy books”. Have a suggestion for me?? Put it in the comments below! I’d love to hear what you suggest!

I gave this book 4 books out of 5. I loved the story line and the characters but wanted some of the scenes to move a touch faster than they did. I think you’ll love this book, and the entire series, if you haven’t started it yet. Don’t be afraid of the fairies…Just don’t eat or drink anything they offer you!

Krystal’s Review

The Iron King

By Julie Kagawa

When Meghan Chase’s brother is swapped with a changeling on her sixteenth birthday, her life is completely turned upside down.  On her quest to save her little brother, Meghan finds out that she is the daughter of a powerful faery king, discovers that her best friend is not who he seems, and encounters a handsome, but very cold, prince.  Meghan will have to face goblins, gremlins, and even a talking cat on her journey into the world of faery.

“The Iron King” is non-stop action from start to finish.  The story has elements of “Labyrinth,” “Alice in Wonderland,” and “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” and I couldn’t put it down!

Book 2 in the series, “The Iron Daughter,” goes on sale August 1.

You can also download a free novella, “Winter’s Passage,” which takes place between the first two books, by clicking here!

Kelly’s Review November 25th, 2011

The Iron King by Julie Kagawa was my first book adventure into the Fairy realm, really. I wasn’t sure what to think as I picked up the book. What would I think as I read? Would I like it and want to know more? Would I decide “fairy books” weren’t really my cup of tea? When I began The Iron King, the third book, The Iron Queen, was just being released. I was excited to get it while Kallie and I were at BEA back in May, but I knew I would have to start at the beginning with Book 1.

Now, because I didn’t know much about fairy lore, I had NO idea that iron is not a good thing for fairies. Yes, I know…I must have been hiding under a rock. I don’t know if it was a rock, but you probably could have found me in Forks, or at the Hunger Games, or somewhere in the Victorian age… Because I didn’t know much about fairies, I found myself being completely caught up in this world that Kagawa created!

I loved the characters that she had in this book. I couldn’t help but fall in love with Ash. I mean…really?? Who wouldn’t love Ash?? And…despite some people’s feelings about Puck, I was really taken with his character as well. I loved the sense of humor he brought to each situation. Often, his character’s reaction in a scene would be the break I needed to help me remember to breathe! Meghan Chase is a great heroine, although she is a bit angsty at times. Most of the time, I really enjoyed her character though. She is definitely a girl who makes up her mind and then doesn’t change it easily. And, I found myself rooting for both Ash and Puck at different times…which I think some people would say is horrible, ewwww, yuck, Puck!!…because there is definitely a HUGE Team Ash contingency out there, but I did find myself wishing Puck would get some major love too. Maybe Kagawa could consider a spin-off on what happens with Puck afterwards?? I mean, we want to see glimpses of Ash and Meghan throughout it too, of course.

I know I’m writing just about The Iron King in this review, but you should know that I read through all 4 books in a week and a half. I had to know what happened!! And, reading this book made me want to know more about Fairies in general. I’m on the lookout now for more good “fairy books”. Have a suggestion for me?? Put it in the comments below! I’d love to hear what you suggest!

I gave this book 4 books out of 5. I loved the story line and the characters but wanted some of the scenes to move a touch faster than they did. I think you’ll love this book, and the entire series, if you haven’t started it yet. Don’t be afraid of the fairies…Just don’t eat or drink anything they offer you!