The Iron Knight (Iron Fey, #4)

Nov 05, 2011 Rachel (The Rest Is Still Unwritten) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. **Read in October 2011**

***Firstly, thank-you to Harlequin Teen Australia for sending me a copy to read and review**

The Iron Knight marks a dramatic conclusion to Julie Kagawa’s Iron Fey series. Weaving together all the beauty and wonder that has made this series so captivating, The Iron Knight explores the darkest places of the Nevernever as Ash faces truths, challenges and revelations in his quest for a soul; racing towards a climax that will leave you breathless!

In all honestly I’m saddened t...more **Read in October 2011**

***Firstly, thank-you to Harlequin Teen Australia for sending me a copy to read and review**

The Iron Knight marks a dramatic conclusion to Julie Kagawa’s Iron Fey series. Weaving together all the beauty and wonder that has made this series so captivating, The Iron Knight explores the darkest places of the Nevernever as Ash faces truths, challenges and revelations in his quest for a soul; racing towards a climax that will leave you breathless!

In all honestly I’m saddened to see this series come to an end, but I found this book to be a very fitting end to a series that has taken me on highs and lows, through danger and adventure, shown me love and heartbreak and ultimately captured me with each and every book. Julie Kagawa has created a gem right here, with a world and characters beautiful in their own rights and magic when she put them together. Every page, ever book has just gotten better and better and Kagawa proves she can still knock our socks off with more twists and turns, and shocks and revelations than I knew what to do with in this book!

There wasn’t a moment during Ash’s adventure that I was bored or able to be dragged away. It was stunning watching as he and Puck travelled far and wide as part of their journey to find Ash a soul. Of course it was fantastic seeing Puck (AKA Robin Goodfellow) return in all his pesky glory, creating more mischief and making me smile even when ten seconds before I’d wanted to cry. Brimming with old friends and new, all of which helped Ash in some way or another, this story takes us into the heart and head of Ash, allowing us a glimpse into the very depth of the Winter Prince. This book is an emotional roller-coaster ride as Ash faces his past in an attempt to find his future. Just when it seemed like we all knew what would happen with this book, Ash is faced with not one, but two equally difficult choices to make in his quest to return to Megan.

I really felt for Ash in this book—it was impossible not to, but I feel like he really cemented and proved why he is, and will always be, one of the best male leads in YA fiction. We’ve all known Ash had led a hard life, and had done some horrible things but in this book the reality really sinks in as we see the horrors Ash was a part of and the blood that once stained his hands. We must face the horror of his past with our hero as he attempted to pass his tests and return to his love. I think Ash grew so much in this book and it was brilliant to see.
Now I’m not going to go into a lot of detail for fear of giving too much away, but throughout the series we’ve watched Ash morn his lost love, even as he fell for Megan and in Iron Knight Ash faces a revelation and choice I doubt any of us readers ever expected he’d face. Julie Kagawa certainly knows how to pull our heart strings, but in the end Ash made the right decision. We all knew he loved Megan, but by throwing in this twist Kagawa has truly validated their love and proven that it really is the real deal; that it’s stronger than anything else.

There were heart-wrenching moments and throughout the whole book you truly do wonder how it will end. Nothing ever seemed safe, even towards the end of the book when everything seemed to come crashing down, before soaring higher and higher than before.
There’s been pain and tears, laughter and joy and heart-breaking sorrow, but in this book we finally find the ending we were all searching for as The Iron Fey series comes to a close. As we face the final chapter in what truly has been an incredible series, Kagawa delivers one of the best books and doesn’t disappoint as she ends the series with endless hope and possibilities and I’m sure leaves us all wishing we could get our hands on the spin-off right now.....

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Nov 04, 2011 Mackenzie Fallon rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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UPDATE UPON READING:
Love this book, my favorite of the series!!!! I feel I understand Ash and his perspective on things much better now. Ms. Kagawa has done it again!!!
Ash was much less... romanticized in this book, which makes sense and I'm glad that Ms. Kagawa did that. If he was still like the "perfect" guy, that wouldn't make logical sense. The way she built his character in this book, you saw his strengths and weaknesses and how they made him the complete person---fey?--- that he is. I al...more

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Nov 23, 2011 Michele (Reading Lark/CanadianTwiMom) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Anyone who loves to be told an EPIC story!

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Simply put... PURE PERFECTION!

Story telling does not get any better than this...

I am utterly struggling for the right words to adequately review the brilliance of The Iron Knight, and the series as a whole, and do it ANY justice, so please bear with me.

How could Julie Kagawa meet the excellent story telling of The Iron Queen and her previous books in her series? While, from past experience, I had no doubt she could... I was still amazed that SHE DID... so expertly and so eloquently as only a...more

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Jul 17, 2011 Donna {Book Passion for Life} rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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"I’m almost there. Wait for me just a little bit longer."

I honestly don’t even know where to begin with this review and I don’t even think I could write a review that will do this book the praise it deserves but I will say this, The Iron Knight had everything I could have asked for and more. Julie Kagawa has utterly surpassed my expectations and blown all previous books away with her truly amazing writing, her creative imagination and her gift f...more Posted on: http://bookpassionforlife.blogspot.com/

"I’m almost there. Wait for me just a little bit longer."

I honestly don’t even know where to begin with this review and I don’t even think I could write a review that will do this book the praise it deserves but I will say this, The Iron Knight had everything I could have asked for and more. Julie Kagawa has utterly surpassed my expectations and blown all previous books away with her truly amazing writing, her creative imagination and her gift for storytelling. Not only has she done a fantastic job with this novel but she has left me utterly speechless. Never have I felt so much joy and sadness for a book before but that’s what I’m left with. I’m left with Joy because it’s the most perfect ending to a fantastic series and sadness because it’s finally come to an end. Not only am I sad to be leaving these characters that I love but I am also sad that I didn’t get to spend more time with them as I wished. After only discovering this series a few months ago, I feel my time has come to an end too quickly. But, I do believe it was the best possible way because the excitement I had when I first started this series, is still with me now even though I’ve finished the final book.

Looking back on all four books, I honestly would have been sad had it of ended with The Iron Queen therefore I am truly grateful to Julie to have continued on with the series and created another amazing piece of work. Ash has always been a favourite character of mine, I’ve loved him from the start and if it’s possible I think I love him that much more now. This story shows him in a completely different light, you get to see his deepest darkest secrets and somehow still manage to love him. Julie definitely did the right thing by doing this book from his point of view, I know it was sad to leave Meghan behind but she’s not truly forgotten. Honestly, if could rate The Iron Knight 10 out of 10 I would. This book is definitely my favourite out of the series and this series is definitely my favourite out of everything I’ve read.

Thank you once again to Julie Kagawa for captivating us, compelling us and taking us all on this incredible journey with you. Even though the series has come to an end, it will truly not be forgotten and will be forever in our hearts.
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Aug 04, 2011 Aleeeeeza rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Aug 14, 2011 Diane ϟ [ Lestrange ] rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I’m very thankful that Julie Kagawa didn’t leave us the bittersweet ending of Megan and Ash story in the 3rd book (The Iron Queen) for making this 4th . . . [drum roll] The Iron Knight!

As the final installment of Iron fey series, Ash must take an impossible journey to find his way back to Megan. Since as Winter Fey he cannot survive in the Iron Kingdom and being a human is his only choice but will it be that easy to be human or more gaining a soul? Does he understand what that solution really me...more

I’m very thankful that Julie Kagawa didn’t leave us the bittersweet ending of Megan and Ash story in the 3rd book (The Iron Queen) for making this 4th . . . [drum roll] The Iron Knight!

As the final installment of Iron fey series, Ash must take an impossible journey to find his way back to Megan. Since as Winter Fey he cannot survive in the Iron Kingdom and being a human is his only choice but will it be that easy to be human or more gaining a soul? Does he understand what that solution really means? Would he still want it if he did?

It’s sad to see the characters and their journey that true marked in our heart comes to an end. For an amazing series I can say that this final book is almost perfect to its pure brilliance. Why almost? Because ehem I’m team Puck and I didn’t see his happy ending, what do you expect? Hell! That’s bloody broke my heart. Anyway, except to that, The Iron Knight had everything I could have asked for, maybe more.

We see our Icy prince and his icy heart melted slowly from Iron King to Iron Daughter and we loved him more in the Iron Queen. But did you think that you already see all of him in those three books? Well, being said that this book is at our prince point of view we see a side of him that I don’t think many people had ever seen before. Being inside his head was so . . . different. He isn't very chatty unlike Puck, and at first his thoughts are kind of dull and focus only at his mission. Gratefully, Puck and Grim was there plus the two new members of the gang to distract him and break his icy mind and have a party with Hitler.
Ok let see. Former Icy Prince + Summer Jester + “unknown” + smart-mouth cat + an irascible DOG = Dynamic. Oh maybe “syntax error”? nah! LOL

So overall this book is a feast. It has twice the number of adventures, twice the humor and twice remarkable compared to the previous books. The places they been and the quest of their journey leaves me enchanted and trap to its overwhelming brilliant imagination of Julie Kagawa. Her characters emotion strikes a chord within me. Especially the strings between Ash and Puck, their friendship is indisputable despite the tons differences they have.
Oh how much I love this book. Never get me bored, emotionally satisfying, and an epic adventure. I would like to tell you more but I don’t want to spoil them so ill just shut my fat mouth. And recommend it to those who want a new perception of fairy tale for them. Julie Kagawa’s talent surely will not let you down. I promise.

Big thanks to netgalley of letting me read this book in advance.(less)

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Nov 03, 2011 nico rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I can only hope that this will put my heart at ease. After the iron queen, my heart felt shattered. I hope beyond hope that this ends up being ash and puck, their journey to find grim and hopefully mend the frayed fabric that was ash and meghan.

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Nov 01, 2011 ♥ ĸαяα ♥ rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Ash, I love you. Enough said.

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May 19, 2013 Kristalia rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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FINAL RATING: ★★★★/★★★★★

This will be a really difficult review to write...this is my fifth time of rewriting it actually.

I enjoyed the book, and i loved the story. It's a roller coaster of emotions (as a matter of fact, i cried, laughed like crazy and was pissed off and raging a lot).

But! But! And more but! there is a reason it's not higher than 4. The reason lies in our famous ice prince of the Winter court, Ash.

There is just one thing for certain. You will either hate or still love Ash - or...more

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Feb 21, 2012 Sabrina rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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First, let me say that I really enjoyed the previous installments of this series; so I'm not happy to squash this one down. Maybe I'm in a bad mood lately, or maybe my standards have suddently become impossibly high, but I didn't like this novel.

Brief recap of what this story is about: to be with girl, boy has to acquire a soul. To do so, boy must pass an unspecified test. Girl has to do absolutely nothing in the meantime.

For the first 2/3 I was so bored that I wanted to gouge my eyes off with a...more

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Apr 18, 2012 fяσzєη rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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See my review of the entire series on my blog!

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Julie Kagawa is a god.

This series is easily my most favorite series of all time. And Ashallayn'darkmyr Tallyn is easily the best hero in all of YA fantasy. Just when I thought I couldn't love him more, I read this book. I realize now that love is an understatement for what I feel about Ash.

There wasn't a single part of this book that disappointed me. And the ending...oh... <3 Thank you is all I have to say. Thank you...more

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Apr 22, 2013 Eslie rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I knew there had to be a fourth book because of the Epilogue. This is probably going to be about the adventure Puck and Ash set out on (finding Grim.)
Can't wait!

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Sep 19, 2011 Louize rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Everyone!

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After reading The Iron Queen, I remember saying that I was glad seeing Meghan mature. This time, it’s Ash’s turn…

“I promised I’d find a way for us to be together, I intend to keep that promise.”

I should have read the Survival Guide to the Nevernever first before I prowled into the book. Iron Knight is a non-stop action/adventure. Ash is so serious in keeping his promise that he was willing to go through everything as quickly as he should, and travel the extra mile needed to gain a soul. A very...more

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Sep 07, 2011 Sandy rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Julie Kagawa knows how to end a series.

It's always sad (and a bit scary) to say goodbye to a favorite series. Last books come with such emotionally-fueled expectations. And after, some authors leave you feeling wrung out and crushed, while other authors make your heart sigh with happiness and contentment. Whenever I read a last book, I'm always overwhelmed with that feeling of Please don't ruin what you've created. Well, I am ecstatic to say that in The Iron Knight, Julie Kagawa gives us the per...more Julie Kagawa knows how to end a series.

It's always sad (and a bit scary) to say goodbye to a favorite series. Last books come with such emotionally-fueled expectations. And after, some authors leave you feeling wrung out and crushed, while other authors make your heart sigh with happiness and contentment. Whenever I read a last book, I'm always overwhelmed with that feeling of Please don't ruin what you've created. Well, I am ecstatic to say that in The Iron Knight, Julie Kagawa gives us the perfect journey to the perfect ending that this stellar series deserves.

The Iron Knight was one of my most highly anticipated books of 2011, and WOW did Julie deliver. It was everything I was hoping for: adventure, anguish, romance, danger, and a slew of game-changing twists that left my head spinning. Within the first ten pages, Julie hit me with a whiplash twist that I just didn't see coming (the summary wasn't available then) and then she kept them coming for the rest of the story. Things that weren't anywhere on my radar were thrown into the mix, keeping the story fresh and compelling.

And let's talk about ASH. This is his story. His narration is everything my little fangirl heart was wishing for: some moments were pure bliss, and others, as Ash begins to thaw that icy cold heart, were harrowing and heart-wrenching. Everything about Ash--his emotions, his intense love, his regret--is laid bare. We see every vulnerability Ash hides behind that cold exterior, and we feel the extent of his absolute devotion to Meghan. And as Ash has told Meghan many times, there are horrific crimes in his past, and as Ash atones for those crimes to be worthy of what it will take to be with Meghan, we see how much his love for her has changed him--how much her love for him as already redeemed him.

For fans worried there may not be enough Meghan, I thought Julie devised some sneaky, delicious ways to fit in plenty of Meghan. Besides, we've had three books with her, and I'm a sucker for any kind of alternate POV, especially from the hero's perspective, to truly feel the extent of his love for our heroine.

So this Ash fangirl thanks you, Julie Kagawa, for creating such a satisfying, stirring end to this beloved series. I found myself re-reading entire chapters just so I didn't have to say goodbye so soon.

(And let's all give Julie's editor a big cheer for convincing Julie to write The Iron Knight and not leave that heartbreaking goodbye in The Iron Queen as the end like Julie initially intended. Yes, those parting words of Ash and Meghan in TIQ were tragic and all-sacrificing and made me cry, but oh, how I love my happily ever after instead.)(less)

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Dec 18, 2011 Hannah rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I'M IN LOVE. This cover makes me want to read this book right now!!!! I love Ash and Puck :) <-- Why don't they exist?! .... and if they do I call dibs ;)

This book had such a perfect ending! <3
I can't believe it's over :(

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Nov 06, 2011 Kristi (The Story Siren) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Whew.

I love this series. Just love it. The characters, the story, their adventures. It's addicting!

What was so great about this book? We finally got to peek inside the mind of the Winter Prince himself. That aspect alone was enough to get me to read this book. I’ve always been an Ash fan, and reading this book was like being a kid in a candy store!

I missed Meghan. In the beginning of the book, I wasn’t sure if I was going to like this book. I was craving that Ash/Meghan interaction. That tens...more

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Sep 25, 2011 Saniya(Will Herondale is mine) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Loved it! =D <3
(I wrote such an awesome review for this, so hardly, but one stupid click made all my hardwork gone) >.<
So yeah. Loved it! ^.^

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Mar 11, 2012 Soumi(in love with Puck) Roy rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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From this day forth, I vow to protect Meghan Chase, daughter of the Summer King, with my sword, my honor and my life. Should even the world stand against her, my blade will be at her side. And should it fail to protect her, let my own life be forfeit.
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I must say I have taken a brave attempt to write the review of The Iron Knight when I’m out of my words how to praise this book. How can I describe how much I loved this book when I’m still lost in thoughts and my hands are numb and shaking to write...more

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Nov 07, 2011 Heidi rated it 5 of 5 stars

sigh.....review to come.

The Iron Knight

Five Big Stars! This is an epic finale to an astounding series!

Ash does not break promises or retract on his oaths. Meghan after nearly dying, ordered him to leave the Iron Realm. She loved him too much to let the poisonous iron slowly kill him. For once, he will defy an order; he cannot let her go; he took an unbreakable oath to be her knight, protect her always or forfeit his life trying. He will endure anything that enables him to return to the side of...more

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Mar 18, 2013 ♥ Spring 22 rated it 5 of 5 stars

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You know that feeling you get when you finish the last book in a beloved series? Like a good friend just moved away?

I'm going to have a MASSIVE book hangover from this series.

This review is full of spoilers (Don't read it if you haven't finished this book;))

(view spoiler)...more You know that feeling you get when you finish the last book in a beloved series? Like a good friend just moved away?

I'm going to have a MASSIVE book hangover from this series.

This review is full of spoilers (Don't read it if you haven't finished this book;))

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Sep 15, 2011 Maja rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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My name, my full, True Name, is Ashallyn'darkmyr Tallyn, and I am the last son of the Unseelie Court.

I was not a big fan of the first two Iron Fey books, but The Iron Queen completely stole my heart! Those of you who've read it know all about the beautiful romance, the fierce battle and the bittersweet ending that ensued. I suspect many of her fans were unhappy with the way Kagawa wrapped things up. In fact, some were probably even outraged, but not me – I loved it. That’s why I wasn’t too thri...more My name, my full, True Name, is Ashallyn'darkmyr Tallyn, and I am the last son of the Unseelie Court.

I was not a big fan of the first two Iron Fey books, but The Iron Queen completely stole my heart! Those of you who've read it know all about the beautiful romance, the fierce battle and the bittersweet ending that ensued. I suspect many of her fans were unhappy with the way Kagawa wrapped things up. In fact, some were probably even outraged, but not me – I loved it. That’s why I wasn’t too thrilled about The Iron Knight to begin with. A fourth book, written from Prince Ash's point of view, could only mean a different ending for him and Meghan. I’m not sorry that I got to spend more time with Ash, Puck and especially Grimalkin, I just wish there was a way to make everything less (view spoiler) in the end.

The Iron Knight is an adventure novel. Ash, Puck, Grimalkin and the Big Bad Wolf travel to the End of the World knowing that no one has ever come back alive. Reaching the end of the Nevernever means almost certain death for them all, but Ash swore an oath that compels him to move forward. (view spoiler) Of course Robin Goodfellow has his reasons for following the Winter prince through the enchanted forest, as does Grimalkin, my personal favorite.

I'm obviously not a huge fan of love triangles and I was very upset that Julie Kagawa felt the need to add another one to this story, no matter how well she resolved it in the end. I also had some minor issues with the quest itself. To be honest, I found it a little boring at times and more suitable for 14-year-old boys. BUT there were parts that were fabulous and compelling, and they evened things out a bit.

Worldbuilding is the strong point of this book. This time, Kagawa removed her characters from the comfort of both Summer And Winter Courts and built for them a completely new and very creepy challenge called the Deep Wyld. If you thought Tir Na Nog was full of hidden dangers, wait till you read about a ferry sliding through the River of Dreams or, even worse, Phaed, a city where everyone seems to forget the purpose of their existence in just one night.

It is impossible to write more about their quest without including spoilers for the previous book. Suffice it to say that I didn’t miss Meghan at all.
Despite my many problems with The Iron Knight, it was still extremely fun and I'm happy Kagawa decided to write it. I'm not so sure about the spin-off trilogy, though.
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Aug 18, 2011 Steph Sinclair rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: People who loved The Iron Fey series

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***Please note: It's been a while since finishing this book and I did not include many details in this review.

Initial thoughts after finishing the book:

Somebody get Stephenie Meyer on the phone because this is how you add onto a trilogy without completely screwing your characters over. This is how you make a semi-insta-love relationship awesome. This is how you end a love triangle. And this is how you write a freakin' book!

4 stars seems too low and I think I love Iron Queen a little more (whic...more

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Oct 20, 2011 An Abundance of Books rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Past actions and oaths come back to haunt Ash, former prince of the Winter Court. He swore to Meghan that he would find a way to be with her in the Iron Kingdom, and now he must. The Oath has started to fray his very being, and the longer it goes unfulfilled the more it takes away from him. His older oath to kill Puck, his one time friend, is also eating at him. It causes his darker Unseelie nature to rise until it threatens to overwhelm him.

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Past actions and oaths come back to haunt Ash, former prince of the Winter Court. He swore to Meghan that he would find a way to be with her in the Iron Kingdom, and now he must. The Oath has started to fray his very being, and the longer it goes unfulfilled the more it takes away from him. His older oath to kill Puck, his one time friend, is also eating at him. It causes his darker Unseelie nature to rise until it threatens to overwhelm him.

I can't possibly express how perfect an ending this was to the Kagawa's Iron Fey series. It feels like the entire series has been wrapped up with a bow and handed to me. The Iron Knight was not a tidy ending to the storyline by any means, but it was absolutely perfect. We learn more about Ash as a person, his struggles and fears that he's always hidden behind his Winter Prince mask. The rules he's broken, the friends he's lost, and the choices he's made (rash and otherwise) have eaten at him in a way that his Oaths did not. While I have always liked Ash, he became a much more three dimensional character in The Iron Knight. He's not always been a good guy, or even a half-way decent guy, but he has always done what he needed to survive and protect the few people he cared for. What was especially nice was to see how Meghan had changed him. Ash had been chained down by his past and she slowly showed him how to live again. We still have the strong and stoic former prince of Winter, but he's so much more in this book.

In general I thought that The Iron Knight started out a bit slow, but stick with it because once the journey to the End of The World starts the book really picks up the pace. The supporting characters were excellent and Puck was so much more than a trickster in this one. In fact, our understanding of several characters is challenged or changed. Kagawa continues to mix humor and pop culture into her stories which helps to lighten the tone when we need it. The Iron Knight was much more introspective than previous books but it suited the story and was very satisfying for me as a reader.

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Oct 31, 2011 Alex rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I finished this book the day after it came out, I was savoring it, and I apsolutly loved it! I was very worried at the end of TIQ and was very happy to find out there was a bk 4. It was very interesting to read it from Ash's POV and I'm not gonna lie some things that he did were kinda scary. I felt like this book was very very personal and I really liked exploring that different realm. There were definitly some twists and turns that I was not expecting and Kagawa made me really worried at parts...more

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Jul 05, 2011 Mιss •kαthєяίиє• Τhε Emεrαℓd Pяίиcεss® marked it as to-read · review of another edition

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Did I hear well??? Is this my birthday today or what??? I SO CAN'T WAIT!!!!!

And the cover is just AWESOME!! <3

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Jul 14, 2011 Jen rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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OH HELL YES.

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Nov 26, 2011 Cara rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Huge exhale. That was overwhelming. I'm not sure if that even covers the feeling of finishing the final installment of Ash's and Meghan's story. Oh but what an ending folks.

So as fans of the series know Ms. Kagawa actually was thinking of ending the series with The Iron Queen, which of course was unfathomable to my romantic side that is not inclined to like tragedy. Thankfully her editor convinced her otherwise. Her editor is officially on my favorite people list.

Ash has made a vow to be with Me...more Huge exhale. That was overwhelming. I'm not sure if that even covers the feeling of finishing the final installment of Ash's and Meghan's story. Oh but what an ending folks.

So as fans of the series know Ms. Kagawa actually was thinking of ending the series with The Iron Queen, which of course was unfathomable to my romantic side that is not inclined to like tragedy. Thankfully her editor convinced her otherwise. Her editor is officially on my favorite people list.

Ash has made a vow to be with Meghan and will do whatever it takes to be by her side again. To make this happen he knows he must acquire a soul. No small feat to say the least. He will have to literally travel to the end of the world to be able to do it. Nobody has successfully traveled there to tell the tale and much less get what they were looking for. Even if Ash doesn't think he needs it or wants it, he will need as much help as he can get. First and foremost the world-renown trickster Puck will see him through to the end and a couple of more characters that will take you by surprise, (can't tell, my lips are sealed). Ash will need everybody that is on the quest, and everyone will change. The journey will be difficult, harrowing, and most of all heartbreaking.

To be honest the beginning of the story was a little too much for me. It was constant action and scene after scene of obstacles, and even my love of action couldn't help me keep up. I do understand though because this is Ash's adventure and for him this is what is expected. The length got to me a little as well, it felt a little too long but once I got to the ending I knew I couldn’t give the story less than five stars. My heart felt like it was tugged at and felt like it plummeted too many times to count. I got to know Ash better, and understand his character as a whole. His character is the heart of the story, and throughout the book we get recurring themes of how critical choices are, loyalty, sacrifice, and above all love. It's fitting because this whole quest is about getting a soul, and becoming human. That's the one thing we have all above other unworldly creatures, love.

There is so much I could get into, like how I loved seeing Ash's and Puck's relationship mend itself together or how I got to understand how being human looks like from an outsider, or countless other things, but read the book. Nothing I say will come close to conveying how you'll feel once you turn that last page.(less)

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Jul 18, 2011 Angie rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Though I made the effort to read them all, I didn't like the Iron Fey series. I think the story isn't well written and never rings true. I just got bored all along, and never emotional despite all the twists. I kept on thinking it was purely absurd and stupid.

The Iron Knight is the worst of all. In the beginning I was happy to be rid of Meghan, her silly thoughts and reactions, but Ash was no better, even if he got less on my nerves. The quest he follows to become human made no sense, and the tr...more

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Nov 09, 2011 Janus Vielle (The Blair Book Project) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: owned-paperback

After reading the final installment of the Iron Fey series, I woke up with puffy eyes the next morning. Never had I read a book that made me cry as badly as Iron Knight did.

I feel that it is an incredibly fitting ending for this series. The Iron Knight dove into the deepest part of a story I have come to love so much.

When I first started reading through this book, I was shocked about the first part. I was beginning to feel my heart break with the idea that, given the current circumstances, Ash...more

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Jul 22, 2011 Isamlq rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I'm feeling a mix of sad and satisfied with Iron Knight. With this last one, you can imagine my absolute frustration at having the galley stall for reasons unknown at page sixty, with my agony over having actually read Iron Knight... well, DEVOUR is what comes to mind. Because devour it, I did.

I sort of wish I had not gone through it so quickly though because now I understand how that green JFL mascot* feels whenever it wails after each episode, "It's Over!" But, I am happy... really, I am beca...more

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