The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa
August 2010 by Harlequin Teen
Paperback, 368 pages
Review Copy
Book Synopsis
Half Summer faery princess, half human, Meghan has never fit in anywhere. Deserted by the Winter prince she thought loved her, she is prisoner to the Winter faery queen. As war looms between Summer and Winter, Meghan knows that the real danger comes from the Iron Fey, iron-bound faeries that only she and her absent prince have seen. But no one believes her. Worse, Meghan's own fey powers have been cut off. She's alone in Faery with only her wits for help. Trusting anyone would be foolish. Trusting a seeming traitor could be deadly. But even as she grows a backbone of iron, Meghan can't help but hear the whispers of longing in her all-too-human heart..............(GoodReads)
No Spoil Review
Breathless once again by Kagawa’s amazing talent to storytelling, The Iron Daughter was everything I wanted and everything that puts Ms. Kagawa in the ranking of brilliant YA author.
Meghan finds herself hand delivered by Ash to the queen of the winter court, trapped and held prisoner in a magic kingdom that makes queen Tatiana’s animal tricks look like child’s play. Tricked, abandoned and almost frozen to death are all in a days work for Megan’s captors.
In the midst of trying to figure a way out of her prison, life takes a turn in what could be devastating for the courts but a blessing for Meghan, when the precious specter of the Fae is stolen from the Winter Court. After a huge mess and terrible outcome, the queen immediately blames Meghan and punishes her- but fate intervenes on Meghan’s behalf and leads to a new adventure with Ash, leading them away from the court and perhaps even back in search of The Iron Fae.
Although Ash and Meghan begin the journey together not all is love and sweet kisses- Ash has become cold and terribly distant. Throw in an attentive, admiring famous faery (Puck) and you have the makings of a tangled up love fest. Meghan is seriously confused with her life, not only is she still dealing with the fact that she is a faerie and has lost her family, but now she may be in love with two different men and she may just posses a magic inside her that will shake the core of the entire faerie world.
Dark, magical and enchanting at the same time, The Iron Daughter swept me away, with the visual imagery and originality of the iron fae, this is a series not to be missed.
Rating
The Iron Daughter is great for readers of most ages- mild language, violence, kissing, action and intense dramatic scenes. Recommended for 14 and up.
4.5/5- YA, Faeries
Thanks to Harlequin for review Galley
I just finished this one the other day, my review is coming soon, but I soo agree with you - did you love this one even more than the first, which for me like NEVER happens! Wonderful one fairy series I am NOT so patiently waiting for it's conclusion!
ReplyDeleteso wanting to read and see what happens with her too.
ReplyDeleteSounds awesome. I really must read it.
ReplyDeleteI just finished this one too! I loved it like you did. I also gave it the same rating! LOL
ReplyDeleteThanks for your review! :)
Great review. I just finished this one yesterday and the review is coming soon. But I agree on the most part.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this review. I have Iron King here on my shelf to read and am really looking forward to it, and now to this one as well. :)
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