From Goodreads: 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 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.
Review: Let's start off by taking a glace back at the first two books. Now, I love the story of the Iron Fey. The first book was like taking a trip down Alice's rabbit hole and discovering you entered a world similar to Wicked Lovely / the Labyrinth, but with Ms. Kawaga's own unique twist. The second book one upped it with a captivating love story between Meaghan and Ash. But I have to say Ms. Kagawa out did herself, blowing them both away in the Iron Queen. This is rare, but I find myself speechless and in awe of this book. If I could add another book/movie comparison to the mix, I would say it's all of the above and combining the Lord of the Rings now as well, but she added her own twist and voice, ramping up the tension to the breaking point with heart-stopping action, breath-taking romance, and emotionally charged, beautifully descriptive scenes. Meaghan Chase is not the same mousy girl we first met, she is strong, self-reliant, confident, and ready to take charge. Ash, the Ice prince, as an exile is now allowed to release his guarded heart and we are introduced to a new, vulnerable side of him. His character is far better developed, and I was left craving more of him by the end. Puck, the ever humorous prankster, becomes a bit jaded but still is able to help his friends by overcoming his own self-defeat and rising to the challenge of not only rekindling their friendship, but also becoming Meaghan's warrior. The book also answers questions that Meaghan has been asking through the series- about her father, Ash's true feelings for her, and her place in Faery. The next book is going to be from Ash's POV, and I personally am teetering on the edge of lunacy to get my hands on it!
This is by far the best book of the series. I give The Iron Queen five flames! 
Paperback, 384 pages
Published February 1st 2011 by Harlequin Teen
Well now I want to read ALL the books. Geesh. :D
ReplyDeleteAwesome review as always Trish!!
I haven't picked this series up yet, but now you have me really looking forward to it!
ReplyDeleteI'm reading this right now and it's fantastic! Awesome review!
ReplyDeleteI really love these books and can't wait for the next one! also really like her in between book Winter Passage. I think you really summed up how great her books are. I am team ASH!!! how about you?
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