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Mira Ink (2011), 384 pages
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Meghan Chase, who is half faery, half human, knows that the struggle against the Iron Fey is not yet over and that they will tear her away from the banished prince she loves and force her into battles she may not survive.
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LibraryThing member TayteH
This book was WOW. I have to say that the Iron Fey series is the only book series i haven't been able to put down in a long time. Sure, there were other books I really liked, but there was something about this one that just made me keep wanting to read. Maybe it was the fact that it was the only
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book that had a lot of action and suspense and surprises in it in a long time. Ash and Meghan are two of the best couples in a long time I have seen, right after Percy and Annabeth from the Percy Jackson series. This book is a must read. Also, this is the third book in the series, so read the first two. Show Less
LibraryThing member Truly_Bookish
It’s very rare for books in a series to get better with each progressive book, but Julie Kagawa has done it. The Iron Queen, third in the Iron Fey series is the best one so far and that’s saying a lot because books one and two are really good!
The Iron Queen picks off almost exactly where The
This book is a perfect balance of plot and romance, one never overpowers the other. Ms. Kagawa’s world building continues to be awesome, with vivid and rich descriptions of the iron kingdom and the creatures that live there. I love a well written fight scene and this book has tons of them.
As great as the plot and the setting are, it’s the characters that really stand out in the series. Megan has matured significantly since book one. She is no longer the self conscious 16-year-old from book one. Instead, she has grown into a strong young woman who understands she has responsibilities and embraces them. And Ash, oh Ash…. I am and always will be Team Ash! The Winter Prince is so swoon worthy, far from perfect, but perfect for Megan. Puck is awesome as always and Grimalkin, well Grimalkin is the brains of the operation.
If you have not started The Iron Fey series, I highly recommend it. It is one of my favorite and I love it so much that I already pre-ordered The Iron Knight, book four in the series, from Amazon. Now I just have to try to wait patiently until October to get it!
Content: Sexual situations and violence. A note to parents who may be screening this book for a younger teen, the romance between Ash and Megan is a lot more intense than in previous books in the series.
The Iron Queen picks off almost exactly where The
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Iron Daughter ended with both Megan and Ash exiled from the Nevernever. Both the action and the romance start right away and it never slows down.This book is a perfect balance of plot and romance, one never overpowers the other. Ms. Kagawa’s world building continues to be awesome, with vivid and rich descriptions of the iron kingdom and the creatures that live there. I love a well written fight scene and this book has tons of them.
As great as the plot and the setting are, it’s the characters that really stand out in the series. Megan has matured significantly since book one. She is no longer the self conscious 16-year-old from book one. Instead, she has grown into a strong young woman who understands she has responsibilities and embraces them. And Ash, oh Ash…. I am and always will be Team Ash! The Winter Prince is so swoon worthy, far from perfect, but perfect for Megan. Puck is awesome as always and Grimalkin, well Grimalkin is the brains of the operation.
If you have not started The Iron Fey series, I highly recommend it. It is one of my favorite and I love it so much that I already pre-ordered The Iron Knight, book four in the series, from Amazon. Now I just have to try to wait patiently until October to get it!
Content: Sexual situations and violence. A note to parents who may be screening this book for a younger teen, the romance between Ash and Megan is a lot more intense than in previous books in the series.
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LibraryThing member brandileigh2003
Julie does it again! The Iron Queen is amazing- even better than the first two in my opinion. There is action, suspense, and breath taking romance. The characters grow and come to life again in this third book in the series. Words really aren't adequate for how much I enjoyed this book. I devoured
Meghan is amazing in this book. She has such a fierce heart, loyal and protective to her family and to those that she loves. We see her internal struggles, and they are all believable, and I sympathize and understand where she is coming from. She never refuses to give up and it is really inspiring. She also learns to fight and defend herself physically in this book and I am really grateful to see that.
This amazing side of Ash comes out in this book, and some of his lines really made my heart race and I had a case of jealousy, I must admit. This romantic and loyal side of him has been hinted at in previous books, but I really got a glimpse of his heart in this book, and I loved what I saw.
My only complaint is that I feel it ended too soon! I think that Julie did a great job of wrapping up the pieces, and that the ending is very fitting for the book and the series themes. I just wanted MORE!! I cannot wait to get my hands on The Iron Knight and see things through Ash's perspective and more importantly what happens next.
This is truly a captivating book, and I recommend to read it as soon as you can!
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it in the car on the way to NJ, and didn't stop pretty much the whole time, until I reached the last page. Meghan is amazing in this book. She has such a fierce heart, loyal and protective to her family and to those that she loves. We see her internal struggles, and they are all believable, and I sympathize and understand where she is coming from. She never refuses to give up and it is really inspiring. She also learns to fight and defend herself physically in this book and I am really grateful to see that.
This amazing side of Ash comes out in this book, and some of his lines really made my heart race and I had a case of jealousy, I must admit. This romantic and loyal side of him has been hinted at in previous books, but I really got a glimpse of his heart in this book, and I loved what I saw.
My only complaint is that I feel it ended too soon! I think that Julie did a great job of wrapping up the pieces, and that the ending is very fitting for the book and the series themes. I just wanted MORE!! I cannot wait to get my hands on The Iron Knight and see things through Ash's perspective and more importantly what happens next.
This is truly a captivating book, and I recommend to read it as soon as you can!
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LibraryThing member IceyBooks
After I turned the last page of The Iron Daughter I couldn't wait to get my hands on the third installment in the series. Now that I've electronically flipped the last page of The Iron Queen, I don't know how I will wait for the fourth book that I didn't know of until a few weeks ago. Julie Kagawa
Once again, Meghan Chase is dragged into the Nevernever by the false king. The Nevernever is quickly detoriating and the faeries will soon fade into nothingness. Unless if Meghan can kill the false king. Both the Summer and Winter courts have no one else but Meghan to rely on. Their lives lie in her hands.
In my opinion, The Iron Queen is the best out of all three of The Iron Fey books. The ending is really nice - beautiful, sad, and happy at the same time. Meghan's character has really matured since we first met her, and I like her character more than ever. And of course, there's Puck and Grim, who add the perfect touch of humor and lighten up a lot of the most dire situations at the most unexpected times.
I love the cover of this one. Its brighter than the other two. And the title fits Meghan perfectly. You'll have to read The Iron Queen to know what I'm talking about. The release date's not too far away, so be sure to pick it up on February 1st! You won't regret it ;)!
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must. write. faster. Yup, The Iron Queen is that good.Once again, Meghan Chase is dragged into the Nevernever by the false king. The Nevernever is quickly detoriating and the faeries will soon fade into nothingness. Unless if Meghan can kill the false king. Both the Summer and Winter courts have no one else but Meghan to rely on. Their lives lie in her hands.
In my opinion, The Iron Queen is the best out of all three of The Iron Fey books. The ending is really nice - beautiful, sad, and happy at the same time. Meghan's character has really matured since we first met her, and I like her character more than ever. And of course, there's Puck and Grim, who add the perfect touch of humor and lighten up a lot of the most dire situations at the most unexpected times.
I love the cover of this one. Its brighter than the other two. And the title fits Meghan perfectly. You'll have to read The Iron Queen to know what I'm talking about. The release date's not too far away, so be sure to pick it up on February 1st! You won't regret it ;)!
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LibraryThing member Krista23
This book is bound to turn you team Ash. But hold in Puck fans I don't see him disappearing anytime soon. This is by far my favorite book of the Iron Fey series. Meaghan is determined to find her "father" Paul. Ash is very swoon-worthy and more battles between the Winter/Summer and Iron Courts
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LibraryThing member ELBrown
Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Teen, I was able to get an advanced copy of this book and I'm so glad I didn't have to wait, because this maybe the best book in the Iron Fey series, and I only say maybe because the Iron Knight hasn't come out yet.
The Iron Queen picks up right after the events of
This book never fails. It is full of excitement and strong characters who have all grown since they were first introduced in the Iron King. Megan is no longer the human girl who needs someone to watch over her, but a capable half-blood who can fight with the best of them. Though through it all she still maintains her caring personality, always trying to help others, even those that in the past have tried to harm her. Ash, the Winter Prince, also grows more in this book. He no longer hides behind their differences but allows Megan to know why he did the things he did to keep them apart in the previous books. Puck and the ever disappearing Grimalkin help to take the edge off when things become to serious and intense. Puck is always good for a quick jab at someone even if it makes the situation worse, and Grim is the cat who never disappoints, nor does he ever fail to collect favors before helping when he sees fit.
The story goes from being very intense, to witty and funny, to heartbreaking. It truly has a lot to offer and makes you feel for the characters as they are working their way through all the obstacles they must face in this new challenge to save their families and the Nevernever from the False King that would destroy it all. I can honestly say I didn't want to put this book down till the last page turned, and the minute it was over, I was back flipping through it looking for all my favorite parts again.
I loved the way the book ended, it was very realistic and had it been the complete end to the series, with no Iron Knight coming, I would have been okay with it.
I think Julie Kagawa, is masterful and I can't wait to read more of her books. She does an impressive job of capturing the emotions of her teenage main character and never making Megan seem shallow or flat. She shows real emotions and reacts the way most teenagers would when confronted with anger, fear, heartbreak and love. The same can be said for the rest of her characters and the world they live in. Everything comes right off the page and makes you feel as if you are there with them. I have to say my favorite new character would have to be Razor. He was fun and cute and could give Grim, a run for his money, or his favors.
The Iron Queen picks up right after the events of
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the Iron Daughter, and once again Megan Chase has to save the Nevernever and the faerie courts from being destroyed by the Iron Fey and the False King. This book never fails. It is full of excitement and strong characters who have all grown since they were first introduced in the Iron King. Megan is no longer the human girl who needs someone to watch over her, but a capable half-blood who can fight with the best of them. Though through it all she still maintains her caring personality, always trying to help others, even those that in the past have tried to harm her. Ash, the Winter Prince, also grows more in this book. He no longer hides behind their differences but allows Megan to know why he did the things he did to keep them apart in the previous books. Puck and the ever disappearing Grimalkin help to take the edge off when things become to serious and intense. Puck is always good for a quick jab at someone even if it makes the situation worse, and Grim is the cat who never disappoints, nor does he ever fail to collect favors before helping when he sees fit.
The story goes from being very intense, to witty and funny, to heartbreaking. It truly has a lot to offer and makes you feel for the characters as they are working their way through all the obstacles they must face in this new challenge to save their families and the Nevernever from the False King that would destroy it all. I can honestly say I didn't want to put this book down till the last page turned, and the minute it was over, I was back flipping through it looking for all my favorite parts again.
I loved the way the book ended, it was very realistic and had it been the complete end to the series, with no Iron Knight coming, I would have been okay with it.
I think Julie Kagawa, is masterful and I can't wait to read more of her books. She does an impressive job of capturing the emotions of her teenage main character and never making Megan seem shallow or flat. She shows real emotions and reacts the way most teenagers would when confronted with anger, fear, heartbreak and love. The same can be said for the rest of her characters and the world they live in. Everything comes right off the page and makes you feel as if you are there with them. I have to say my favorite new character would have to be Razor. He was fun and cute and could give Grim, a run for his money, or his favors.
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LibraryThing member nizmart
This was by far my favorite Iron Fey book, I laughed, I cried, and I most definitely didn't want it to end. When the ending did come, however, I appreciated the "optimism" (it helped keep me sane) and I cannot wait for The Iron Knight, thank you Julie Kagawa for the amazing roller coaster ride of a
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LibraryThing member TheLostEntwife
I love this series. I can't say exactly why I love the series (well, it could be that I love Julie Kagawa's factions of the Fae courts and her treatment of their world), but I love this series with every teenage-wannabe thump of my heart.
It's not even Ash I love, though I can certainly understand
I loved The Iron Queen. I picked it up knowing I would love it and I put it down sighing happily at the installment and anxiously looking forward to the next, The Iron Knight. If you haven't checked out this series yet, I highly recommend it.
It's not even Ash I love, though I can certainly understand
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the swoony bliss of those cheering on Team Ash (much more then I could ever understand that Team "E"). But I have had a thing for Puck since book 1 - root for the underdog, that's me. But what I love even more is that, while there is romance in these books, it doesn't focus on that romance - like all of the YA novels that I've come to love. Instead, romance is used as a building block for something more, something bigger. Sacrifice, heartbreak, pain, fear, triumph - all of these things are such powerful emotions, yet they are often forsaken so the author can focus on just the big L. But not Julie Kagawa, nope - she realizes that these things are powerful as well and that instant gratification is not something that should be included in every book.I loved The Iron Queen. I picked it up knowing I would love it and I put it down sighing happily at the installment and anxiously looking forward to the next, The Iron Knight. If you haven't checked out this series yet, I highly recommend it.
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LibraryThing member Bookaliciouspam
This is the third book I have read and reviewed by Julie Kagawa. I recently learned that this series is continuing and I couldn’t be happier. With every book I read I am more entranced by the world that Kagawa has weaved with her unique look at technology and her stunning use of Fey lore.
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Meaghan realizes that it might just be that even though her and Prince Ash are exiled from the Nevernever she still may never be able to go home to her human family. The False King is hunting Meaghan down, he wants what he believes she stole from him, the Iron Glamor, the power of The Iron King Machina that Meaghan battled and killed with the wooden arrow and her Summer magic.
I can’t go into very much detail without ruining the plot of the story so just rest assured fans of the Iron Fey series that you will be once again blown away by Kagawa’s plot and torn into a million pieces by Puck and Ash. Each book in this series continually shapes the characters and is even more impressive than it’s predecessor.
I am waiting on tenterhooks for the next book titled The Iron Knight and all Goodreads has as information on the book is two words “Ash’s story.”, and a release date of 2011.
If you enjoy Faerie lore or fantasy at all and haven’t picked up the first book in this series The Iron King, or the second The Iron Daughter do so now you will not be disappointed!
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is a masterful story teller and I am so happy to have found her series. Meaghan has grown so much since the first book and I feel as I have watched her grow up and into the kind of heroine that deserves to win the fight and the boy. In this latest installment of the Iron Fey series all is decided but not without friendship, love and sacrifice.Meaghan realizes that it might just be that even though her and Prince Ash are exiled from the Nevernever she still may never be able to go home to her human family. The False King is hunting Meaghan down, he wants what he believes she stole from him, the Iron Glamor, the power of The Iron King Machina that Meaghan battled and killed with the wooden arrow and her Summer magic.
I can’t go into very much detail without ruining the plot of the story so just rest assured fans of the Iron Fey series that you will be once again blown away by Kagawa’s plot and torn into a million pieces by Puck and Ash. Each book in this series continually shapes the characters and is even more impressive than it’s predecessor.
I am waiting on tenterhooks for the next book titled The Iron Knight and all Goodreads has as information on the book is two words “Ash’s story.”, and a release date of 2011.
If you enjoy Faerie lore or fantasy at all and haven’t picked up the first book in this series The Iron King, or the second The Iron Daughter do so now you will not be disappointed!
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LibraryThing member Bookswithbite
Ms. Kagawa never ceases to amaze me. She delivered such great stories and with each book it just keeps on getting better and better. The Iron Queen was simply amazing. I can do no other but brag.
Megan is fighting again. Joining forces, all the fey fight to save the land that they love. Megan is
This book was an amazing adventure. Megan's strength and power was great to see. She took everything in her hands like a true leader, making decisions, setting times, and places. Just doing everything she was meant to do. The romance was a struggle. Megan was torn into making the hardest decision of her life. I admired her love for Ash. I just hope she made the right decision.
The coolest guy in the book was Razor. LOL! He certainly made my day and brought a smile to my face. I adore him. The greatest moment was the tree. It just blew me away. The ending was certainly surprise and I was glad to see Megan come into her own. The ending with Ash left me even more determined to want to read more. I'm so looking forward for the next book.
This series in all is one great read. If you had not read this series, you should get right on it. It will not disappoint you.
Megan is fighting again. Joining forces, all the fey fight to save the land that they love. Megan is
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leading the fight with the only one who can kill the false Iron king. Can Megan kill him? Or will the fight take more out of her that what she expected?This book was an amazing adventure. Megan's strength and power was great to see. She took everything in her hands like a true leader, making decisions, setting times, and places. Just doing everything she was meant to do. The romance was a struggle. Megan was torn into making the hardest decision of her life. I admired her love for Ash. I just hope she made the right decision.
The coolest guy in the book was Razor. LOL! He certainly made my day and brought a smile to my face. I adore him. The greatest moment was the tree. It just blew me away. The ending was certainly surprise and I was glad to see Megan come into her own. The ending with Ash left me even more determined to want to read more. I'm so looking forward for the next book.
This series in all is one great read. If you had not read this series, you should get right on it. It will not disappoint you.
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LibraryThing member _Lily_
The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa early review.
Reviwed by Moirae the fates book reviews.
My name is Meaghan Chase.
I thought it was over.That my time with the fey, the impossible choices I had to make, the sacrifices of those I loved, was behind me. But a storm is approaching, an army of Iron fey that
This time, there will be no turning back.
(Synopsis provided by goodreads.com)
This book is the third in it’s series and it picks up after book 2.
Julie Kagawa is such an amazing writer. Her ability to create such prolific and profound characters never ceases to amaze me.
The writing is so beautiful, I never wanted it to end. Her dialogue flows as smoothly as it always has and her characters get to grow so much more in this book the in the other two. That is not to say they didn’t grow in the other two, because they did.
I love the story and the world she has created in this series, and the fact that she has Puck. Well lets just say I love “A Midsummer Nights Dream”. When I first came across the name Puck in this series I smiled.
Kagawa is an amazing story teller and I loved the romance in this book. I am another one of those readers that isn’t big on the whole love at first sight thing, but somehow, Kagawa made it work.
Her characters and the situations they find themselves in always felt real. Nothing felt like a cop-out or like she was grasping at straws. Which is a great thing.
Once I was done with this book I thought. Great, now I have to wait for book four! I am very excited about this one and what will happen next!
Over all raiting
***** 5 out of 5 stars.
Cover art:
The cover art on this book was as beautiful as the other two. I really liked the shade of pink they found.
Obtained:
I obtained an ARC through the publisher via Netgalley. Thank you!
*This book is due out January 25th 2011
Reviwed by Moirae the fates book reviews.
My name is Meaghan Chase.
I thought it was over.That my time with the fey, the impossible choices I had to make, the sacrifices of those I loved, was behind me. But a storm is approaching, an army of Iron fey that
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will drag me back, kicking and screaming. Drag me away from the banished prince who's sworn to stay by my side. Drag me into the core of a conflict so powerful, I'm not sure anyone can survive it.This time, there will be no turning back.
(Synopsis provided by goodreads.com)
This book is the third in it’s series and it picks up after book 2.
Julie Kagawa is such an amazing writer. Her ability to create such prolific and profound characters never ceases to amaze me.
The writing is so beautiful, I never wanted it to end. Her dialogue flows as smoothly as it always has and her characters get to grow so much more in this book the in the other two. That is not to say they didn’t grow in the other two, because they did.
I love the story and the world she has created in this series, and the fact that she has Puck. Well lets just say I love “A Midsummer Nights Dream”. When I first came across the name Puck in this series I smiled.
Kagawa is an amazing story teller and I loved the romance in this book. I am another one of those readers that isn’t big on the whole love at first sight thing, but somehow, Kagawa made it work.
Her characters and the situations they find themselves in always felt real. Nothing felt like a cop-out or like she was grasping at straws. Which is a great thing.
Once I was done with this book I thought. Great, now I have to wait for book four! I am very excited about this one and what will happen next!
Over all raiting
***** 5 out of 5 stars.
Cover art:
The cover art on this book was as beautiful as the other two. I really liked the shade of pink they found.
Obtained:
I obtained an ARC through the publisher via Netgalley. Thank you!
*This book is due out January 25th 2011
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LibraryThing member DragonLibrary8
First I want to say that I absolutely LOVE this series. I could hardly put this one down and will be impatiently awaiting the next one - Iron Knight.
Once again Julie Kagawa does a fantastic job of world building. She shows us so many facets of her imagination with the Summer, Winter, and Iron Fey
She brings all the characters that we know and love back to us one more time is this fantastic story of love, discovery, responsibility, and friendship. It is an action packed, drama, romance!
She also introduces some new characters that truly add something to the story. The watchmaker is one who I really enjoyed, he is very different and plays a seemingly small part in the whole but I think that he adds a great deal to the story. I loved the gliders - they are great!
Puck and Ash are my favorites in each of the books and they do not disappoint in this one either - they are the glue that binds. I keep saying that I have had enough of love triangles, but this one is so different and they deal with it in such great ways that you would never want the story to be any other way. I would love to go into these two more, but don't want to add any spoilers!
I was thrilled that Mab shows us her mothering side when she gives aid to their quest to find and kill the false king. I was excited to see the way Julie brings all the parental figures into the story in different ways, all to the benefit of Meaghan and her crew.
So, to close - If you haven't read the The Iron King, The Iron Daughter, Winter's Passage, or The Iron Queen - get to the store! You will want to start this series from the beginning and have plenty of time to keep right on reading! You will fall in love with the story and want to know more and more!
Once again Julie Kagawa does a fantastic job of world building. She shows us so many facets of her imagination with the Summer, Winter, and Iron Fey
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worlds. They are each fantastic, wonderful, and terrifying in their own ways. She brings all the characters that we know and love back to us one more time is this fantastic story of love, discovery, responsibility, and friendship. It is an action packed, drama, romance!
She also introduces some new characters that truly add something to the story. The watchmaker is one who I really enjoyed, he is very different and plays a seemingly small part in the whole but I think that he adds a great deal to the story. I loved the gliders - they are great!
Puck and Ash are my favorites in each of the books and they do not disappoint in this one either - they are the glue that binds. I keep saying that I have had enough of love triangles, but this one is so different and they deal with it in such great ways that you would never want the story to be any other way. I would love to go into these two more, but don't want to add any spoilers!
I was thrilled that Mab shows us her mothering side when she gives aid to their quest to find and kill the false king. I was excited to see the way Julie brings all the parental figures into the story in different ways, all to the benefit of Meaghan and her crew.
So, to close - If you haven't read the The Iron King, The Iron Daughter, Winter's Passage, or The Iron Queen - get to the store! You will want to start this series from the beginning and have plenty of time to keep right on reading! You will fall in love with the story and want to know more and more!
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LibraryThing member SimplyGrace
The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa
Release Date: January 25, 2011
I really liked The Iron King, loved The Iron Daughter, but I absolutely adored The Iron Queen! Usually in a series, the books get worse as you read, but not in this one. Julie Kagawa certainly knows how to keep pounding out great books
I just can't get enough of Meaghan and her two hunks of burning love! I am completely torn between the two boys, I don't know how I would ever be able to choose between them. I am all wraped up in this juicy love triangle and I can't wait to read more.
There is also WAY more action in this book and I thought the fighting scenes were well written and completely believable.
The characters in this book are growing and becoming more developed. It is fascinating to read, as we see Meaghan accepting who she is and changing as the story unfolds. She definitely is one of my favorite female characters that I have read lately. I mean, who doesn't love an ass kicking heroine??
This new concept of the fairy world is so different from the other fae books I have read. The iron world is unique and I love it. I can't wait to read more.
Overall I give this one a big 5 STARS. I recommend this one to anyone!
I received this book from NetGalley.
Release Date: January 25, 2011
I really liked The Iron King, loved The Iron Daughter, but I absolutely adored The Iron Queen! Usually in a series, the books get worse as you read, but not in this one. Julie Kagawa certainly knows how to keep pounding out great books
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that are filled with excitement, adventure and romance!I just can't get enough of Meaghan and her two hunks of burning love! I am completely torn between the two boys, I don't know how I would ever be able to choose between them. I am all wraped up in this juicy love triangle and I can't wait to read more.
There is also WAY more action in this book and I thought the fighting scenes were well written and completely believable.
The characters in this book are growing and becoming more developed. It is fascinating to read, as we see Meaghan accepting who she is and changing as the story unfolds. She definitely is one of my favorite female characters that I have read lately. I mean, who doesn't love an ass kicking heroine??
This new concept of the fairy world is so different from the other fae books I have read. The iron world is unique and I love it. I can't wait to read more.
Overall I give this one a big 5 STARS. I recommend this one to anyone!
I received this book from NetGalley.
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LibraryThing member bookwormygirl
**May contain spoilers for those who have not read previous books** [Shame on you!! What are you waiting for?]
In the Iron Queen we find Meghan contemplating returning back home to her mother, stepfather and little brother. She dreams of returning to her normal life and away from the dangers of the
Wow, Wow Wow! I keep reading the word EPIC in reviews and I must admit that the word EPIC really does fit in decribing the awesomeness that is The Iron Fey series. It may very well be one of my favorite YA series. Ms. Kagawa surpasses my expectations with every book she writes. I can honestly say that I have no complaints (not one!) about this series. In each and every book you fall even more in love with her characters, her world building, the action gets more intense and the romance gets more provocative.
Meghan has shown so much growth throughout the story. In The Iron Queen you can't help but feel proud of who she's become. She's brave, smart and tough. She sees a challenge and she takes it by the reins. The girl has some serious guts. With the help of her loyal friends: Grimalkin (who always comes through when they're in a pinch), her bitter yet always the BFF Puck, Ash (her Knight in shining armor), and some new friends they make along the way, they will set out to save the NeverNever. I also want to make note (and this is the pure FanGirl in me) Ash was phenomenal in this book. His icy cold demeanor from the previous books has warmed up and he's all-melty and yummy throughout this book. The love between him and Meghan is downright sigh-worthy.
In the end, I laughed, I cried, I stayed up late into the night reading it and when I finished it , I opened the first page and re-read it again. I really can't gush about it any more than I have. This is definitely a winner.
In the Iron Queen we find Meghan contemplating returning back home to her mother, stepfather and little brother. She dreams of returning to her normal life and away from the dangers of the
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Never Never. She has even gotten as close as her front door, but she knows she can't stay for long, not without putting her family at risk. Instead, she and Ash are swept back to Faery and the imminent threat of the Iron King. The NeverNever is suffering gravely and the Winter and Summer Courts have formed a delicate alliance with one common goal in mind... the destruction of the Iron King. Luckily Meghan has done a lot of growing up since the first book in the series. She understands the role she plays in the bigger scheme of it all and is not reluctant in taking charge.Wow, Wow Wow! I keep reading the word EPIC in reviews and I must admit that the word EPIC really does fit in decribing the awesomeness that is The Iron Fey series. It may very well be one of my favorite YA series. Ms. Kagawa surpasses my expectations with every book she writes. I can honestly say that I have no complaints (not one!) about this series. In each and every book you fall even more in love with her characters, her world building, the action gets more intense and the romance gets more provocative.
Meghan has shown so much growth throughout the story. In The Iron Queen you can't help but feel proud of who she's become. She's brave, smart and tough. She sees a challenge and she takes it by the reins. The girl has some serious guts. With the help of her loyal friends: Grimalkin (who always comes through when they're in a pinch), her bitter yet always the BFF Puck, Ash (her Knight in shining armor), and some new friends they make along the way, they will set out to save the NeverNever. I also want to make note (and this is the pure FanGirl in me) Ash was phenomenal in this book. His icy cold demeanor from the previous books has warmed up and he's all-melty and yummy throughout this book. The love between him and Meghan is downright sigh-worthy.
In the end, I laughed, I cried, I stayed up late into the night reading it and when I finished it , I opened the first page and re-read it again. I really can't gush about it any more than I have. This is definitely a winner.
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LibraryThing member MyBookishWays
It’s really difficult to review a book in a series, unless it’s the first, without giving some things away. That said, I’m going to keep this review as spoiler free as possible.
In The Iron Queen, we rejoin Meghan and Ash after they’ve been exiled from Faery as a result of Ash declaring his
The novel moves right along with Meghan’s first person narrative, and as usual Ms. Kagawa’s prose flows beautiful and lush across the page, taking us into Meghan’s adventure as if we were by her side. Family secrets are revealed and battles are fought on Faery battlegrounds while the fate of an entire world hangs in the balance. Meghan has to gather every bit of strength she has to journey into the Iron realm and kill the false king. Along the way she’ll meet new friends, fight her way through a steampunk wasteland filled with magma lakes and mountains of lost things, iron fey attacks, and traitorous Winter fey, all while keeping her friends safe, and not losing herself in the process… Oh, and did I mention she gets to fly?
This is probably my favorite of the three novels and I’ll be anxiously looking forward to The Iron Knight!
In The Iron Queen, we rejoin Meghan and Ash after they’ve been exiled from Faery as a result of Ash declaring his
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love for Meghan. They return to Meghan’s home only to be attacked by thugs sent from the Iron Court and she realizes she cannot stay, or her family would be in grave danger. The characters we love from Iron King and Iron Daughter are all here, and there’s still a bit of a love triangle with Meghan, Ash, and Puck, although Ash will make a promise that will change things between him and Meghan forever. When they get word that the Winter and Summer Courts have banded together to fight the invasion of the Iron Court and the end of the Nevernever, Meghan is made an offer that she can’t refuse, but to accept it could cost her not only her life, but the lives of the ones she cherishes the most. In a race against time, Meghan and her friends must enter the Iron realm and defeat the Iron King, or she will lose the people, and the world, she’s come to love so much.The novel moves right along with Meghan’s first person narrative, and as usual Ms. Kagawa’s prose flows beautiful and lush across the page, taking us into Meghan’s adventure as if we were by her side. Family secrets are revealed and battles are fought on Faery battlegrounds while the fate of an entire world hangs in the balance. Meghan has to gather every bit of strength she has to journey into the Iron realm and kill the false king. Along the way she’ll meet new friends, fight her way through a steampunk wasteland filled with magma lakes and mountains of lost things, iron fey attacks, and traitorous Winter fey, all while keeping her friends safe, and not losing herself in the process… Oh, and did I mention she gets to fly?
This is probably my favorite of the three novels and I’ll be anxiously looking forward to The Iron Knight!
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LibraryThing member dukesangel002
I cannot begin to tell you all how much I adore this series! I fell in love during the first few chapters of The Iron King (book 1) and my love for it has only grown with each book. Julie Kagawa has created such a rich world, full of fantastical creatures, amazing adventures, and characters that
The Iron Queen was such a fantastic ending to this series. Everything was brought together and wrapped up with a flourish. Meghan has grown throughout each book, but this addiction really has her molding into this amazing woman that you never saw coming. I love seeing strong girls in YA books, and Meghan is definitely one of my favorites. She's kick-butt, smart, and funny.
Of course our two lovable guys, that help form one of my favorite love triangles, were just as amazing as always. You wanted to smack them and kiss them all at the same time. Grimalkin was as hilariously nasty as ever! I would love to cuddle up to that cat, but I'm afraid of those claws!
Overall, this was a great ending to an even better series. I was left completely satisfied with the way it all wrapped up, yet still dying to read more about these fantastic characters. At times the action of the book exploded off of the page, and at others, it was a sweet tale of a girl becoming a young woman. I cannot wait for more from Julie Kagawa!!!
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pull you and and won't let you go.The Iron Queen was such a fantastic ending to this series. Everything was brought together and wrapped up with a flourish. Meghan has grown throughout each book, but this addiction really has her molding into this amazing woman that you never saw coming. I love seeing strong girls in YA books, and Meghan is definitely one of my favorites. She's kick-butt, smart, and funny.
Of course our two lovable guys, that help form one of my favorite love triangles, were just as amazing as always. You wanted to smack them and kiss them all at the same time. Grimalkin was as hilariously nasty as ever! I would love to cuddle up to that cat, but I'm afraid of those claws!
Overall, this was a great ending to an even better series. I was left completely satisfied with the way it all wrapped up, yet still dying to read more about these fantastic characters. At times the action of the book exploded off of the page, and at others, it was a sweet tale of a girl becoming a young woman. I cannot wait for more from Julie Kagawa!!!
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LibraryThing member jmchshannon
Ms. Kagawa has definitely upped the stakes in this third installment of the Iron Fey series. The danger is even greater, with the end goal more drastic. The suspense is intense and keeps the reader on the edge of his or her seat through the bitter end. The moral dilemmas are tougher, and the
Even more so than in The Iron Daughter, Meghan shows a level of maturity and compassion that the other Fey do not demonstrate. She does not back down when things get tough. Even better, she has learned enough from previous forays into Nevernever that she does not fall prey to the Fey's tricks. Meghan has grown into a truly admirable heroine.
Meghan's relationship with Ash is beautiful but tragic. This lends an air of pathos to the novel that only adds to its depth. The ending of the novel is quite surprising and not necessarily how one would envision this paranormal romance to end, but that in no way diminishes from the overall story. Rather, it highlights the fact that this is first and foremost a story about Meghan's place among the Fey.
The Iron Queen ends satisfactorily but with quite an interesting cliffhanger. While issues with the Iron Fey may be at an end, Meghan's story is not quite finished, and that is perfectly fine. Ms. Kagawa has created an exciting, dangerous and interesting world in Nevernever. Her ability to create an emotional bond between the reader and her characters means that this series definitely has staying power. I, for one, can't wait to see what comes next for our hapless trio!
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overall result is a story that is simply thrilling.Even more so than in The Iron Daughter, Meghan shows a level of maturity and compassion that the other Fey do not demonstrate. She does not back down when things get tough. Even better, she has learned enough from previous forays into Nevernever that she does not fall prey to the Fey's tricks. Meghan has grown into a truly admirable heroine.
Meghan's relationship with Ash is beautiful but tragic. This lends an air of pathos to the novel that only adds to its depth. The ending of the novel is quite surprising and not necessarily how one would envision this paranormal romance to end, but that in no way diminishes from the overall story. Rather, it highlights the fact that this is first and foremost a story about Meghan's place among the Fey.
The Iron Queen ends satisfactorily but with quite an interesting cliffhanger. While issues with the Iron Fey may be at an end, Meghan's story is not quite finished, and that is perfectly fine. Ms. Kagawa has created an exciting, dangerous and interesting world in Nevernever. Her ability to create an emotional bond between the reader and her characters means that this series definitely has staying power. I, for one, can't wait to see what comes next for our hapless trio!
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LibraryThing member pollywannabook
Review courtesy of All Things Urban Fantasy
I don’t don’t why I haven’t been able to completely gush over The Iron Fey series the way some of my fellow bloggers have. Maybe it’s because I never fully bought into the star-crossed romance between Winter fey Ash and Summer fey Meghan; it never
Maybe it’s because Meghan herself never seems to grow in these books. She’s much the same slightly petulant character from THE IRON KING, still huffing, muttering, and complaining when people are trying to help her. Seventeen on Meghan still comes across as very young.
Maybe it’s the fact that instead of the threats/danger growing with each book, they actually decrease. In THE IRON KING alone, Meghan ‘is nearly eaten several times, ripped apart by trolls, drowned by nixies, impaled by a prince, raped by a herd of satyrs, and boiled by Goblins.’ In THE IRON QUEEN, she gets some welts training, um…is that it? Yes, she fights in the various battles, but she’s not facing danger at every turn, she’s just thinking mostly. About her dad. About Ash and Puck. About her mixed Iron and Summer heritage. About her ultimate role with the fey.
It was almost exactly a year ago that I read THE IRON KING and I remember loving the much darker, twisted, faery tale beginning that brought back memories of an equally twisted movie, Labyrinth. The grim, and often harsh realities of violence and death stalked Meghan and her friends through the Nevernever of The Fey and it was Kagawa’s unwillingness to shy away from that darkness that has kept me coming back to this series despite some other shortcomings.
Overall, in THE IRON QUEEN, the book where the Iron, Seelie, and Unseelie fey all collide in an epic LORD OF THE RINGS type battle, the story seems largely sanitized of the harsher realities that drew me to this series in the first place. THE IRON QUEEN is an improvement over THE IRON DAUGHTER as the fey war does actually happen in this book. The battle is epic and the outcome not at all what I predicted, it’s better in fact. Grimilkin is still a refreshingly fun character and he and Puck share the best interchanges in the book. More fascinating sides of the Nevernever are revealed including the uber cool city of giants, and the set up for the next book, THE IRON KNIGHT, looks extremely promising, so much so that you can expect to see my review later this year.
Sexual Content: Kissing. A non graphic scene where sex is implied.
I don’t don’t why I haven’t been able to completely gush over The Iron Fey series the way some of my fellow bloggers have. Maybe it’s because I never fully bought into the star-crossed romance between Winter fey Ash and Summer fey Meghan; it never
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invaded my heart the way a good love story should. Maybe it’s because Meghan herself never seems to grow in these books. She’s much the same slightly petulant character from THE IRON KING, still huffing, muttering, and complaining when people are trying to help her. Seventeen on Meghan still comes across as very young.
Maybe it’s the fact that instead of the threats/danger growing with each book, they actually decrease. In THE IRON KING alone, Meghan ‘is nearly eaten several times, ripped apart by trolls, drowned by nixies, impaled by a prince, raped by a herd of satyrs, and boiled by Goblins.’ In THE IRON QUEEN, she gets some welts training, um…is that it? Yes, she fights in the various battles, but she’s not facing danger at every turn, she’s just thinking mostly. About her dad. About Ash and Puck. About her mixed Iron and Summer heritage. About her ultimate role with the fey.
It was almost exactly a year ago that I read THE IRON KING and I remember loving the much darker, twisted, faery tale beginning that brought back memories of an equally twisted movie, Labyrinth. The grim, and often harsh realities of violence and death stalked Meghan and her friends through the Nevernever of The Fey and it was Kagawa’s unwillingness to shy away from that darkness that has kept me coming back to this series despite some other shortcomings.
Overall, in THE IRON QUEEN, the book where the Iron, Seelie, and Unseelie fey all collide in an epic LORD OF THE RINGS type battle, the story seems largely sanitized of the harsher realities that drew me to this series in the first place. THE IRON QUEEN is an improvement over THE IRON DAUGHTER as the fey war does actually happen in this book. The battle is epic and the outcome not at all what I predicted, it’s better in fact. Grimilkin is still a refreshingly fun character and he and Puck share the best interchanges in the book. More fascinating sides of the Nevernever are revealed including the uber cool city of giants, and the set up for the next book, THE IRON KNIGHT, looks extremely promising, so much so that you can expect to see my review later this year.
Sexual Content: Kissing. A non graphic scene where sex is implied.
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LibraryThing member Candacemom2two
This was another great installment in the Iron Fey series. I felt like it didn't suck me in quite as much as the previous two books but I still loved the story, the world and the characters. I love that I am able to picture everything so clearly because of such a such amazing descriptions.
We got
It's hard writing a review for a third book in a series. It's hard to keep spoilers out of it. But honestly, if you love the previous books you'll love this one. It has so many twists and turns you never know who the bad guys really are. Some of the people aka Fey turn out a bit different then you may expect.
Once again, a great installment of the Iron Fey!
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to see a bit of a different side of Ash, or more of it anyway, and it made me love him more. And Puck was in the book! So if your a Puck fan, no worries! It's hard writing a review for a third book in a series. It's hard to keep spoilers out of it. But honestly, if you love the previous books you'll love this one. It has so many twists and turns you never know who the bad guys really are. Some of the people aka Fey turn out a bit different then you may expect.
Once again, a great installment of the Iron Fey!
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LibraryThing member DarkFaerieTales
Quick & Dirty: An engaging tale with excellent worldbuilding. Action and intrigue keep the plot moving, and the romance is heartbreaking.
Opening Sentence: Eleven years ago, on my sixth birthday, my father disappeared.
The Review:
Meghan Chase’s perilous journey, which began in The Iron King, comes
The Iron Fey series grabbed me from the very beginning. The Iron King was a stunning debut. I was thoroughly captivated by its worldbuilding, well-crafted characters and its breakneck pacing. The second book in the series, The Iron Daughter, is equally fantastic. The various plot points remained compelling, and Ms. Kagawa delivered a gripping story written with a depth of emotion. Unfortunately, I didn’t find The Iron Queen as enthralling as the previous books in the series.
I’ve enjoyed experiencing Meghan’s struggles and triumphs throughout the series. I admired her ability to press on in the face of adversity. Meghan has great strengths and some humanizing weaknesses. Her doubts and insecurities are in full view, yet she still manages to be a strong character.
Even though it’s fascinating to see the growth of the characters, I couldn’t help but feel a little disenchanted with The Iron Queen. Many of the things that I loved about the first two books are no longer present. The once beloved characters fell a little flat for me, feeling as if they settled into their now established roles. For me, it needs to be more than the characters having to make hard decisions. The sense of constant danger and excitement isn’t as ever-present in The iron Queen as it was in previous installments in the series.
The romance element is still great. The story shifts from love triangle to a definite choice. I’m pleased with Meghan’s choice. Puck continues to amuse and entertain with his antics and dialog. I have to admit that I found Ash a bit lackluster in this installment. He seems to have lost some of his edge.
Overall, The Iron Queen is a good read. This story will speak to readers on many levels. This book has plenty of emotional ups and downs, and action with characters thrust into an all-out war against evil. I’m still looking forward to reading The Iron Knight, which releases later this year.
Notable Scene:
The City of the Dead stretched away before me, stark and black under the swollen yellow moon, steaming in the humid air. Rows upon rows of crypts, tombs, and mausoleums lined the narrow streets, some lovingly decorated with flowers, candles, and plagues, others crumbling with age and neglect. Some of them looked like miniature houses, or even tiny cathedrals, spires and stone crosses raking the sky. Statues of angels and weeping women peered down from rooftops, looking stern or in the throes of grief. Their hollow eyes seemed to follow me down the tomb-lined alleyways.
I really have to learn to keep my mouth shut, I thought, trailing Ash through the narrow streets, my skin crawling with every noise and suspicious-looking shadow. A warm breeze whispered between crypts, kicking up dust and causing dead leaves to skitter along the ground. My overactive imagination kicked into high gear, seeing zombies shuffling between the rows, the tomb doors creaking open as skeletal hands reached out for us. I shuddered and pressed closer to Ash who, damn him, seemed quite unfazed about walking through a New Orleans cemetery in the dead of night.
The Iron Fey Series:
1. The Iron King
2. The Iron Daughter
3. The Iron Queen
4. The Iron Knight – November 2011
FTC Advisory: Harlequin Teen provided me with a copy of The Iron Queen. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review. In addition, I don’t receive affiliate fees for anything purchased via links from my site.
Opening Sentence: Eleven years ago, on my sixth birthday, my father disappeared.
The Review:
Meghan Chase’s perilous journey, which began in The Iron King, comes
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full circle in The Iron Queen. Meghan and Ash have been exiled from their respective faerie courts. Back in the mortal world, they hope to move on with their lives and try and forget all of the death and destruction. Meghan is looking forward to reuniting with her family and trying to focus on being a normal teenage girl. Unfortunately, it soon becomes apparent that Meghan won’t be able to go back to her mortal family just yet. The False King is on a rampage and is besting both the Winter and Summer courts. Meghan and Ash set out on yet another journey back to Nevernever to help both Winter and Summer defeat The False King and his Iron Fey.The Iron Fey series grabbed me from the very beginning. The Iron King was a stunning debut. I was thoroughly captivated by its worldbuilding, well-crafted characters and its breakneck pacing. The second book in the series, The Iron Daughter, is equally fantastic. The various plot points remained compelling, and Ms. Kagawa delivered a gripping story written with a depth of emotion. Unfortunately, I didn’t find The Iron Queen as enthralling as the previous books in the series.
I’ve enjoyed experiencing Meghan’s struggles and triumphs throughout the series. I admired her ability to press on in the face of adversity. Meghan has great strengths and some humanizing weaknesses. Her doubts and insecurities are in full view, yet she still manages to be a strong character.
Even though it’s fascinating to see the growth of the characters, I couldn’t help but feel a little disenchanted with The Iron Queen. Many of the things that I loved about the first two books are no longer present. The once beloved characters fell a little flat for me, feeling as if they settled into their now established roles. For me, it needs to be more than the characters having to make hard decisions. The sense of constant danger and excitement isn’t as ever-present in The iron Queen as it was in previous installments in the series.
The romance element is still great. The story shifts from love triangle to a definite choice. I’m pleased with Meghan’s choice. Puck continues to amuse and entertain with his antics and dialog. I have to admit that I found Ash a bit lackluster in this installment. He seems to have lost some of his edge.
Overall, The Iron Queen is a good read. This story will speak to readers on many levels. This book has plenty of emotional ups and downs, and action with characters thrust into an all-out war against evil. I’m still looking forward to reading The Iron Knight, which releases later this year.
Notable Scene:
The City of the Dead stretched away before me, stark and black under the swollen yellow moon, steaming in the humid air. Rows upon rows of crypts, tombs, and mausoleums lined the narrow streets, some lovingly decorated with flowers, candles, and plagues, others crumbling with age and neglect. Some of them looked like miniature houses, or even tiny cathedrals, spires and stone crosses raking the sky. Statues of angels and weeping women peered down from rooftops, looking stern or in the throes of grief. Their hollow eyes seemed to follow me down the tomb-lined alleyways.
I really have to learn to keep my mouth shut, I thought, trailing Ash through the narrow streets, my skin crawling with every noise and suspicious-looking shadow. A warm breeze whispered between crypts, kicking up dust and causing dead leaves to skitter along the ground. My overactive imagination kicked into high gear, seeing zombies shuffling between the rows, the tomb doors creaking open as skeletal hands reached out for us. I shuddered and pressed closer to Ash who, damn him, seemed quite unfazed about walking through a New Orleans cemetery in the dead of night.
The Iron Fey Series:
1. The Iron King
2. The Iron Daughter
3. The Iron Queen
4. The Iron Knight – November 2011
FTC Advisory: Harlequin Teen provided me with a copy of The Iron Queen. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review. In addition, I don’t receive affiliate fees for anything purchased via links from my site.
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LibraryThing member JamesterCK
My opinion: When I first started reading this book, I thought "Uh-oh, I shouldn't have embarked on this read without first reading the first two books in the series...I'm lost!". As I read on, it became clear that it's not necessary to read the first two to be able to connect with the characters
I really fell in love with the characters, even having not read the first two books, which is something I wasn't sure was going to be possible. Meghan was awesome; even though the odds were stacked against them, she always seemed confident (even if inside she was scared out of her mind) and was a natural leader, which is something I don't think she knew she had in her. She fought for what she thought was right and for the people she loved even though it seemed hopeless and that is admirable. Ash was great too; he seemed really emotionally distant sometimes in the beginning, but as the book progressed you could tell her really loved her and you learn some things about his past as well. Puck was hilarious, always full of witty comments and hardly ever seemed shaken by anything that happened. I can see how some people would want her to choose him over Ash, but it's kind of like the characters in Twilight. Girl falls madly in love with boy, boy leaves her (for whatever reason), girl starts to fall for best friend, other boy comes back. In the end, you can love more than one person, but you can tell that even though Meghan loves Puck, she has a different, more intense love for Ash. I am SO looking forward to the next book, The Iron Knight. I can't wait to see what happens next for all of these characters!
My rating: 5/5 stars
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(that was easy to do), but it would have been really nice to know more of the background of the story, how it first began and all. So needless to say, I will be going back and reading books one and two! As this third installment starts out, Meghan and Ash (the Winter Prince) are in the human world so she can see her family. They were both banished from the faery world of Nevernever by the Summer King and the Winter Queen (although I'm not entirely sure why they were banished...something to do with them not obeying orders I think). Before she can step foot in the house, they are attacked by creatures of the Iron realm. Long story short, the false king that took over the Iron realm is trying to destroy the Summer and Winter courts and take over all of Nevernever. The faeries of Summer and Winter can not touch iron, it is like a poison to them. Enter Meghan, a half-breed (daughter of the Summer King and a human mother), who would be able to enter the Iron realm unharmed and kill the false king before he destroys them all. Meghan is mostly human; but she has at her side many allies including Ash and her best friend Puck (AKA Robin Goodfellow) who promise to stay by her side. Will they be able to stop the spread of the false kind before all of Nevernever is destroyed? I really fell in love with the characters, even having not read the first two books, which is something I wasn't sure was going to be possible. Meghan was awesome; even though the odds were stacked against them, she always seemed confident (even if inside she was scared out of her mind) and was a natural leader, which is something I don't think she knew she had in her. She fought for what she thought was right and for the people she loved even though it seemed hopeless and that is admirable. Ash was great too; he seemed really emotionally distant sometimes in the beginning, but as the book progressed you could tell her really loved her and you learn some things about his past as well. Puck was hilarious, always full of witty comments and hardly ever seemed shaken by anything that happened. I can see how some people would want her to choose him over Ash, but it's kind of like the characters in Twilight. Girl falls madly in love with boy, boy leaves her (for whatever reason), girl starts to fall for best friend, other boy comes back. In the end, you can love more than one person, but you can tell that even though Meghan loves Puck, she has a different, more intense love for Ash. I am SO looking forward to the next book, The Iron Knight. I can't wait to see what happens next for all of these characters!
My rating: 5/5 stars
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LibraryThing member BookAddictDiary
I'll admit that I wasn't too excited when I first read The Iron King. I thought it was just average -nothing special. But something about it intrigued me, dragged me in and forced me to stick with the series. I read the sequel, The Iron Daughter, which was even better, so I picked up The Iron Queen
In The Iron Queen, Meghan and boyfriend Ash (after beating out Team Puck) are banished from the Nevernever, though Meghan doesn't find that she's torn up over it. She and Ash are heading back to her home town when they are attacked by iron fey who are intent on delivering Meghan to the false king, who has his own designs for her future. After the encounter, Meghan and Ash become dragged back into the politics of the Nevernever to battle the forces of the iron fey and defeat the false king.
The Iron Queen is, without a doubt, the best entry into the Iron Fey series. It amazed me just how much Kagawa has matured as a writer since she penned The Iron King not that long ago. Her descriptions are more vivid. The world of the Iron Fey has never before been so well-developed and effortless for readers to experience. For me, just allowing myself to become immersed in Kagawa's fast-paced world of faeries, fantasy and romance has never been more enjoyable. I found myself leaping from sentence to sentence, desperately wanting to find out what would happen next.
The characters are even more mature and developed here, especially Meghan. From her transition to powerful Summer princess to her action-packed fight scenes, Meghan is a believable character that's easy for readers to root for (okay, so her issues aren't exactly easy to relate to, but her reactions and personality feel real).Building on the character growth and the quality writing style, Kagawa delivers the most unique novel of the series thus far, with twists and turns that are unexpected, fast-paced and interesting.
Emotional and passionate with fantastic world-building, The Iron Queen is a great novel for teens, fans of teen paranormal romance and of course, the Iron Court.
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and now -I'm a fan.In The Iron Queen, Meghan and boyfriend Ash (after beating out Team Puck) are banished from the Nevernever, though Meghan doesn't find that she's torn up over it. She and Ash are heading back to her home town when they are attacked by iron fey who are intent on delivering Meghan to the false king, who has his own designs for her future. After the encounter, Meghan and Ash become dragged back into the politics of the Nevernever to battle the forces of the iron fey and defeat the false king.
The Iron Queen is, without a doubt, the best entry into the Iron Fey series. It amazed me just how much Kagawa has matured as a writer since she penned The Iron King not that long ago. Her descriptions are more vivid. The world of the Iron Fey has never before been so well-developed and effortless for readers to experience. For me, just allowing myself to become immersed in Kagawa's fast-paced world of faeries, fantasy and romance has never been more enjoyable. I found myself leaping from sentence to sentence, desperately wanting to find out what would happen next.
The characters are even more mature and developed here, especially Meghan. From her transition to powerful Summer princess to her action-packed fight scenes, Meghan is a believable character that's easy for readers to root for (okay, so her issues aren't exactly easy to relate to, but her reactions and personality feel real).Building on the character growth and the quality writing style, Kagawa delivers the most unique novel of the series thus far, with twists and turns that are unexpected, fast-paced and interesting.
Emotional and passionate with fantastic world-building, The Iron Queen is a great novel for teens, fans of teen paranormal romance and of course, the Iron Court.
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LibraryThing member spongebobetta
The third book in the Iron Fey series and definitely my favourite so far. The only negative I have is that the fourth book, Iron Knight isn't due to be released for ages!
I was lucky enough to get an ARC for review to be able to read this one a little early and hope I will have the same opportunity
The Iron Queen picks up right where the Iron Daughter left off and is even more action packed. It also has more romance and heart wrenching decisions to be made by Meghan- who has grown and matured drastically through the series. She still has lingering insecurities but when needed she shoves them aside and makes the best decisions she can at the time. When she steps up to it, she's definitely a force to be reckoned with!
Some of her most difficult decisions are made for the 'greater good' and the decision to release Ash from his vow when she thinks she is going to die is definitely one of those. and would have been a tearjerker if I was more of a cryer...
Grimalkin remains mysterious and pops up just when he is needed throughout the book. I really hope Iron Knight will shed some light on exactly what he is and his role in the bigger picture as I am intrigued.
Plus there's a healthy dose of Ash and Puck throughout the book to keep a girl happy!
Another great installment in a fantastic series. If you haven't read them yet you really should give them a go!
I was lucky enough to get an ARC for review to be able to read this one a little early and hope I will have the same opportunity
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with Iron Knight or the wait will kill me...The Iron Queen picks up right where the Iron Daughter left off and is even more action packed. It also has more romance and heart wrenching decisions to be made by Meghan- who has grown and matured drastically through the series. She still has lingering insecurities but when needed she shoves them aside and makes the best decisions she can at the time. When she steps up to it, she's definitely a force to be reckoned with!
Some of her most difficult decisions are made for the 'greater good' and the decision to release Ash from his vow when she thinks she is going to die is definitely one of those. and would have been a tearjerker if I was more of a cryer...
Grimalkin remains mysterious and pops up just when he is needed throughout the book. I really hope Iron Knight will shed some light on exactly what he is and his role in the bigger picture as I am intrigued.
Plus there's a healthy dose of Ash and Puck throughout the book to keep a girl happy!
Another great installment in a fantastic series. If you haven't read them yet you really should give them a go!
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LibraryThing member macart3
Meghan Chase finally gets to go back to her home in Louisiana after the trials of rescuing her younger brother and surviving the ordeals of a Sumemr fey in the Winter Court. The false Iron King sends out asassins to kill her, however, and dragging her back into the world of the fey. Once there she
I was somewhat disappointed. When I finished reading "The Iron Daughter" and saw the title for the next book, I knew immediately what was going to happen and my assumptions weren't wrong. Ms. Kagawa nevertheless writes well and believeable. I love Puck and Ash and I wish Meghan could choose both. I'll still read her fourth book, "The Iron Knight", though I'm 85% sure what will happen.
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discovers that the fey world has been slowly poisened by the insidious effects of the Iron Kingdom. To stop this, she travels deep in the apocryhal monarch's kingdom with former Winter Prince, Ash, and Puck, who both are vying for her love.I was somewhat disappointed. When I finished reading "The Iron Daughter" and saw the title for the next book, I knew immediately what was going to happen and my assumptions weren't wrong. Ms. Kagawa nevertheless writes well and believeable. I love Puck and Ash and I wish Meghan could choose both. I'll still read her fourth book, "The Iron Knight", though I'm 85% sure what will happen.
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LibraryThing member bookcrookliza
This is the third book in the Iron Fey series and I loved it! It's my favourite book out of the series so far. I literally did not put this down. It followed me throughout the house while I tried to avoid bumping into things or falling over. It was addicting, action packed and just plain WONDERFUL.
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2011-02-01
Physical description
384 p.; 4.96 inches
ISBN
0778304795 / 9780778304791