Donna Underwood is in deep trouble.An ancient alchemical order is holding her accountable for destroying the last precious drops of the elixar of l...
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Feb 12, 2012
Ferdy
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Donna is on trial for stealing and losing the last drops of the Elixir of Life. Donna stole the Elixir in order to rescue her friends - Navin and Maker from the Wood Queen who agreed to release her friends in return for the Elixir. The leaders of the four different Orders of alchemists come together for the trial and to ultimately decide Donna's fate.
Donna's aunt is not allowing her any freedom as punishment for stealing and lying, so she is cut off from her best friend Navin and her half More...
Donna's aunt is not allowing her any freedom as punishment for stealing and lying, so she is cut off from her best friend Navin and her half More...
Feb 10, 2012
Barbara
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I’m not sure this can be read without having first read The Iron Witch, book one in the series (I re-read it myself right before reading this as a refresher). It picks up almost immediately after that one ends and nearly everything in it builds off of events from the first book. So needless to say, my review is going to necessarily have some spoilers from that book – I think you can read the review and then decide whether or not to go backwards and read The Iron Witch (I’ve done that with series
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Jan 27, 2012
Emma
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This is the second book in The Iron Witch series by Karen Mahoney, it picks up right where we left Donna in the first book, just as she is about to walk into her hearing and find out what will become of her for losing the precious last few drops of the elixir of life.
The hearing itself is brilliantly played out throughout the book and made me not want to put the book down, I wanted to know what was going to happen to Donna. I loved seeing all the alchemists from the different orders More...
The hearing itself is brilliantly played out throughout the book and made me not want to put the book down, I wanted to know what was going to happen to Donna. I loved seeing all the alchemists from the different orders More...
Dec 18, 2011
Suzanne
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First off, of the over 2000 people who entered to win this book, goodreads picked me. Thank you so very much goodreads! I am so thankful you selected me as the winner!
Now, onto my actual review. I was happy to see Donna grow in this book. I liked her character a lot more, and really felt myself start to root for her. I also got my wish and got to see a little more of Simon, Quentin and Paige's characters. While there is still plenty of mystery around them, I am beginning to understand More...
Now, onto my actual review. I was happy to see Donna grow in this book. I liked her character a lot more, and really felt myself start to root for her. I also got my wish and got to see a little more of Simon, Quentin and Paige's characters. While there is still plenty of mystery around them, I am beginning to understand More...
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Jan 25, 2012
Medeia
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This is a fantastic sequel to Mahoney’s THE IRON WITCH. I was back in Donna Underwood’s world of elves, demons, and other creatures as she worries about her hospitalized mother and faces trial in front of an order of alchemists for destroying the elixir of life (read book one if you haven’t). The only way to heal her mother is to accept some terms and conditions of the Wood Queen. After what Donna did to her in THE IRON WITCH (again, you must read the first book if you haven’t), Donna is leery,
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Jan 17, 2012
Shanna
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I copied this review from my blog http://dutchtinkerbell.livejournal.com
My first review of 2012... well, if this is the level of books I'll be reading this year, it's going to be good. So, this book in short? It's bloody brilliant. You will definitely want to read it!
I won this book in an auction, December 2011. It is an Advanced Reading Copy, so not the final book. Karen sent it to me in the beginning of 2012, complete with scribbled notes and such - which I enjoyed immensel More...
My first review of 2012... well, if this is the level of books I'll be reading this year, it's going to be good. So, this book in short? It's bloody brilliant. You will definitely want to read it!
I won this book in an auction, December 2011. It is an Advanced Reading Copy, so not the final book. Karen sent it to me in the beginning of 2012, complete with scribbled notes and such - which I enjoyed immensel More...
Feb 21, 2012
Angela
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This is a great continuation in The Iron Witch series. It did take me a few chapters to get into, but still proved to be a great read. Once it picked up, it took off.
The Wood Queen picks up right where the last book ends. Donna is awaiting her disciplinary hearing with the alchemist, for destroying the last few drops of the elixir of life. She feels that she is more so on trial than at a hearing. There are members of all of the Orders present for this as well.
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The Wood Queen picks up right where the last book ends. Donna is awaiting her disciplinary hearing with the alchemist, for destroying the last few drops of the elixir of life. She feels that she is more so on trial than at a hearing. There are members of all of the Orders present for this as well.
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Feb 07, 2012
Chelsea [Vampire Book Club]
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This review was originally published at Vampire Book Club.
If you liked Karen Mahoney’s The Iron Witch, be prepared to love The Wood Queen. While the first novel introduced us to Donna’s world, the latest entry into the world of alchemy, fae and magic brings in heavier complications, more answers (leading to more questions) about the alchemy Orders and a better connection with Donna.
Oh, and Xan is shirtless in most of his scenes. You may not be happy with his behavior — ev More...
If you liked Karen Mahoney’s The Iron Witch, be prepared to love The Wood Queen. While the first novel introduced us to Donna’s world, the latest entry into the world of alchemy, fae and magic brings in heavier complications, more answers (leading to more questions) about the alchemy Orders and a better connection with Donna.
Oh, and Xan is shirtless in most of his scenes. You may not be happy with his behavior — ev More...
Feb 05, 2012
Amanda
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First Impressions: Well, I was dying to read this book after I finished reading the first book, The Iron Witch. I just had to know what was going to happen next. Plus, I absolutely love the cover art with this one! The synopsis also really caught my attention and from the sounds of it, this book would be more action packed then the first. I was excited to sit down and spend some time with The Wood Queen!
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First Impressions: Well, I was dying to read this book after I finished reading the first book, The Iron Witch. I just had to know what was going to happen next. Plus, I absolutely love the cover art with this one! The synopsis also really caught my attention and from the sounds of it, this book would be more action packed then the first. I was excited to sit down and spend some time with The Wood Queen!
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Feb 08, 2012
Mundie Moms & Mundie Kids
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I have been eagerly awaiting this sequel's release since reading The Iron Witch. What an awesome debut that book was, and since finishing it I couldn't wait to get back into the world Karen has created. I like that The Wood Queen picks up right where The Iron Witch ends. Donna is awaiting her trail with the Alchemists from the trouble she caused (and for good reason) with the elixir, as well as trying to figure out a way to save her mother, which proves to be harder that she thinks. What unravel
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Feb 01, 2012
Stacy
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THE WOOD QUEEN starts up right where THE IRON WITCH left off. Donna is now on trial for for stealing the elixir of life. The Wood Queen comes to Donna with a request for help and dangles her mother and her worsened condition over her head to get her to help. And if that isn't enough, her Iron Tattoos are starting to act a bit weird. Donna learns a lot in book 2. She finds out quite a bit about her powers, learns about secret plots to use her in horrible ways, and secrets that have been hidden fr
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Feb 19, 2012
Jessie
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The Wood Queen was a great sequel, and hopefully the next will be just as good. Donna is an excellent heroine and I enjoyed reading about her more than normal YA heroines. She loves Xan, but is willing to confront him about Ivy and knows he’s hiding things, she doesn’t allow her feelings to run her over. I also just love Navin, I really do, his humor is funny and all out there.
The Wood Queen picks up with Donna being on trial… excuse me a part of a ‘hearing’ she really is starting More...
The Wood Queen picks up with Donna being on trial… excuse me a part of a ‘hearing’ she really is starting More...
Jan 19, 2012
Krystal
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All readers excited for this sequel should run to get their hands on a copy. Author Karen Mahoney captures readers and thrusts them into her world of elves, alchemists, and power. Donna is in deep trouble with the alchemists over the elixir debacle from the first book, The Iron Witch, and worries constantly about her dying mother. Worry over her mother consumes her and she faces her deadliest enemy, the Wood Queen, in an attempt to save her mother. The Wood Queen is notorious for twisting he
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Jan 17, 2012
Shanna
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I copied this review from my blog: http://dutchtinkerbell.livejournal.com.
My first review of 2012... well, if this is the level of books I'll be reading this year, it's going to be good. So, this book in short? It's bloody brilliant. You will definitely want to read it!
I won this book in an auction, December 2011. It is an Advanced Reading Copy, so not the final book. Karen sent it to me in the beginning of 2012, complete with scribbled notes and such - which I enjoyed immens More...
My first review of 2012... well, if this is the level of books I'll be reading this year, it's going to be good. So, this book in short? It's bloody brilliant. You will definitely want to read it!
I won this book in an auction, December 2011. It is an Advanced Reading Copy, so not the final book. Karen sent it to me in the beginning of 2012, complete with scribbled notes and such - which I enjoyed immens More...
Feb 08, 2012
Sarah
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I loved The Iron Witch when I read it last year so it has been a very long wait for The Wood Queen - I literally could not wait to get my hands on this book! Karen Mahoney picks up the story not long after the ending of The Iron Witch so Donna finds herself on trial with the alchemists for the loss of the last of the precious elixir. Not only is Donna in trouble with the alchemists but she also has the Wood Queen on her case again and this time Aliette is using Donna's mother for leverage.
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Feb 15, 2012
Savannah (Books With Bite)
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After reading the first book and really liking it, I knew I wanted to read the second book. This book pick up right from where it left off. Donna is still facing the consequences of her past actions and much need work is needed to be done.
What I liked most about this book, is that Donna is stronger. She is exposing secrets left and right. I like that Donna is being head on about things. She is tired of lies and demands the truth. I totally agree with her. Enough lies!
The lov More...
What I liked most about this book, is that Donna is stronger. She is exposing secrets left and right. I like that Donna is being head on about things. She is tired of lies and demands the truth. I totally agree with her. Enough lies!
The lov More...
Feb 18, 2012
Duchovney
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Ordered this book before I even finished the first book. Its even better than the first and leaves me wanting the next installment, now! But I didn't feel it reached a four star for me. I really wish we could give 1/2 stars because this is a good solid 3 1/2 star book.
Oct 23, 2011
SmilehSympathyHearto
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very interesting like many of her other book i have enjoyed. Love the Charries. And how she wrote it. I ENJOYED IT>
Oct 18, 2011
i am DYING for this book to come out. fingers crossed for the giveaway so i don't have to wait as long to read it...
Feb 16, 2012
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Feb 10, 2012
Beatrice
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I think this is a great YA book, I usually do not like fairies and elves, but this really capture my interest!
feel that this book tied together many loose ends from the first book.
And I'm so interest you to see how her love life will end! Hohoho
is so interested and know what is happening in the next book!
feel that this book tied together many loose ends from the first book.
And I'm so interest you to see how her love life will end! Hohoho
is so interested and know what is happening in the next book!
Feb 12, 2012
Andrea
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Enjoyable book and quite similar to the first. But not much happened and it felt like it was just a couple of extra chapters from the first book. But that is the case with many sequels and I will most definitely read the last in the trilogy.
Jun 29, 2011
I love the new cover. The subtle changes make all the difference =)
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Feb 14, 2012
Cat
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I'll read the next one, but it took me a lot of motivation to finally finish it.
Feb 22, 2012
