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The Iron Daughter

(The Iron Fey #2)

Julie Kagawa (Goodreads Author)

4.07 · Rating details · 124,202 ratings · 5,863 reviews

Half Summer faery princess, half human, Meghan has never fit in anywhere. Deserted by the Winter prince she thought loved her, she is prisoner to the Winter faery queen. As war looms between Summer and Winter, Meghan knows that the real danger comes from the Iron fey—ironbound faeries that only she and her absent prince have seen. But no one believes her.

Worse, Meghan's ow ...more

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Sep 05, 2011 Dija rated it it was ok

Shelves: meh, ya, wtf-abkjkad, great-disappointment, waste-of-anticipation-energy, 2010, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, everyone-loved-but-dija, my-reviews, childhood-friends-turned-lovers

Mild spoilers ahead!

Since a picture's worth a thousand words and all that, allow me to sum up everything that happens in The Iron Daughter.

Girl meets Boy.

Girl becomes obsessed with Boy.

Boy treats Girl like crap and tells her to leave him alone, after insulting her in front of everyone.

Girl does not react like this, as any self-respecting female would have.

Or even this, which would have sufficed.

Girl decides to weep instead.

Friend falls for Girl.

Girl pines after Boy anyway.

Boy tells Girl they ca ...more

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Jul 14, 2010 Kim rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2010, young-adult

I wasn't sure if I was going to give it 4 or 5 stars, because this book is very good, but it does has one mayor flaw that I found to be annoying.

Meghan and Ash. When you think about it... What does she really know about him, besides that he's gorgeous and 'icy'? He tried to kill her several times now. I don't know but that doesn't exactly scream boyfriend material to me.

Don't get me wrong, I nearly creamed myself when I read he has a silver stud in his ear. Add the billowing coat and I'm sold. ...more

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Mar 20, 2012 Roohdaar rated it it was ok

Shelves: not-again, fast-paced, stupid, great-world-building, predictable, great-writing, love-triangles

Beware of spoilers!

What a complete disappointment compared to the utter bliss I felt from the first one. Meghan is the reason why I gave this book a two! I shall proceed to have my fangirl moments and my complaints now:

Fangirl moments:
1. You see, the first 114 pages were decent. However, I must say I had a deep longing to see my Puck! I couldn't stand it. I did not laugh or giggle once throughout the beginning, considering that Prince Ash is an absolute bore.

When Puck finally made his grand entr ...more

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Jun 03, 2017 Candace rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal, dangerous-hero-themed-books-read, forbidden-romance, listened-to-audio-version, love-triangles, read-listened-with-my-kids, childhood-loves, kidnapped, hate-that-i-love-them

The second book in 'The Iron Fey' series, 'The Iron Daughter' definitely had my attention from start to finish. I'm a sucker for angst and emotional pain in my romances. This book was jam-packed with both. However, it also had a healthy dose of action for the adventure junkies out there.

'The Iron Daughter' begins with Meghan in captivity at the Winter Court. Ash has transformed into someone unrecognizable, denying any feelings for Meghan and turning his back on her. As his antics become crueler, The second book in 'The Iron Fey' series, 'The Iron Daughter' definitely had my attention from start to finish. I'm a sucker for angst and emotional pain in my romances. This book was jam-packed with both. However, it also had a healthy dose of action for the adventure junkies out there.

'The Iron Daughter' begins with Meghan in captivity at the Winter Court. Ash has transformed into someone unrecognizable, denying any feelings for Meghan and turning his back on her. As his antics become crueler, Meghan is forced to come to terms with the possibility that she never really knew Ash at all.

Appearances aren't always as they seem though. This is a lesson that Meghan learns time and time again as she attempts to navigate the politics and manipulative games of the Winter Court. The sadistic tendencies of the court members may be the only thing that Ash was fully honest about.

As you can probably guess already, Queen Mab played a much more significant role in this book. Prince Ash's brothers were also introduced, making the story more multidimensional. Each has their own motives for their actions and their own agenda. The same is true for multiple characters in the Winter Court that also enter the picture during this book.

Eventually, all hell breaks loose. Meghan and Ash are thrust back together by circumstance. Ash is faced with the same feelings of betrayal that Meghan had been forced to cope with when the tables are turned on him. There's nothing quite like the harsh sting of betrayal to put things in perspective.

While there was plenty of angst and adventure to keep me engaged, I'd be lying if I said that there wasn't something that drove me crazy with this series. This series featured one of my biggest pet peeves in a story, beginning in the first book and only becoming more pronounced in subsequent books--the "perfect, dead ex-girlfriend". Every time I heard Ariella's name I wanted to scream, "Marsha, Marsha, Marsha!". Seriously! Who can compete with the beautiful ex-girlfriend that is canonized upon death? Nobody - that's who!

In spite of the infuriating fixation with the dead ex, I still found this book to be a fantastic read overall. Aimed toward a younger audience than most of my book choices, I was able to listen to this story with my kids. Other than a few "mild" naughty words (no f-bombs or anything), there was no content that was concerning or too controversial for them to hear. In fact, it was kind of provided some insight into my fifth-grade daughter's blossoming interest in boys. I'll just say that I wasn't the only one in the car that was sick of the repeated mentions of the "perfect" Ariella.

As expected, the book doesn't offer a lot of resolution. One adventure comes to a close and readers are primed for another one to begin. Luckily, I didn't start this series until all of the books had been released so I was able to jump into the next one immediately. Otherwise, the wait might have killed me.

I listened to this book in the Audible format and I have to say that the narration was superb. I really enjoyed the voices for each character and the emotional responses of the characters was almost tangible. If you're an audiobook listener, I'd definitely give this audiobook a shot.

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Jan 28, 2016 Simona B rated it did not like it

Shelves: fantastic-lit-and-co, in-english, 2000

This book is so compelling and exciting! So much so that I need to share with you a detailed summary of the plot. Hold your breath from now, because I swear it's a roller coaster!

Short but detailed recap:
Oh, please.

description

I'm so pissed off right now.

"You don't need a machine gun to kill a fly."

No, but you'd probably need one to kill a Meghan, so I'd keep it within reach.

"I’m not some squealing cheerleader you have to babysit."

On this one I agree. In comparison, cheerleaders have so much dignity that th ...more

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Apr 02, 2010 The Flooze rated it it was ok

Shelves: owned, urban-fantasy-paranormal, vanquished_2011, ya_teen

**6.12.2011 ETA: Finished book three and this is one of the most frustrating YA series I've read to date. If you've no tolerance for angsty, bratty, obtuse heroines, steer right clear of it.**

When I first read The Iron King I enjoyed it. I found Ash intriguing, Puck endearing, Grim deliciously mysterious, and the iron fey’s origins refreshing. I applauded Kagawa for conceptualizing a breed of fey borne of our obsession with technology. I noticed obvious similarities between The Iron King and the ...more

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Aug 26, 2019 Maria rated it did not like it · review of another edition

Shelves: trashy-pleasure, fantasy, disappointments, teen-drama, forgettable, cheesy-romance, too-much, fae

Worst piece of garbage I have read in years.

That's the TL;DR version of the review. The longer version is a lengthier rant of sorts so strap on, if you're ready!

You would think the sequel could not get much worse considering the first book had already a bunch of cliches, but somehow... just somehow it beats it by far. The Iron Daughter is full of predictable "twists", there is absolutely no mystery in anything, because everything is so obvious from the moment the first hint comes up, but of cour Worst piece of garbage I have read in years.

That's the TL;DR version of the review. The longer version is a lengthier rant of sorts so strap on, if you're ready!

You would think the sequel could not get much worse considering the first book had already a bunch of cliches, but somehow... just somehow it beats it by far. The Iron Daughter is full of predictable "twists", there is absolutely no mystery in anything, because everything is so obvious from the moment the first hint comes up, but of course every single character in the book has as much brains as a mouse so for the entirety of the book, you see them bring up important details but conveniently NEVER discuss them again so you always have intelligent conversation that go something like:

"What do we do now?"
"I don't know. We have no power and nothing could help us."
"Oh my God, we are so powerless."
"We are, yes! Let's hope luck is in on our side!"

And of course luck always is and at the last moment that important detail comes up again and somehow everyone is surprised. Literally, I do not know how someone can write such slow characters? The writing is awful in basically every aspect.

Meghan in this wonderful book acts like the stupidest, boy-crazed person around without really realizing the dangers when she should, but only complains why Ash isn't giving her his utmost attention and she has the gal to compare other fae sticking to Ash as "high school mean girls". You are a Class A high school girl, Meghan! Her development? None. She keeps being boy-crazed, pulling Puck into the mix, even though EVERYONE knows her final pick so the triangle isn't even a triangle and then as always, she ignores all the important details for the "plot"'s sake. She uses a special kind of power a couple times now, but she never really thinks on working it. EVEN BY THE END OF THE BOOK when she has done so much more. She is one of the worst main characters I've ever read.

The boys are inconsequential. Puck gets way mor annoying in this book, always trying to be funny when the situation has nothing to do with it and it's just cringy and Ash is Ash, the emo boy who keeps going back and forth in his decisions. I actually feel sorry for him that is stuck with Meghan.

Now the development of the story... had potential, but ends up atrocious, because the main priority is fanservice. Nevermind we have an impeding war and we are trying to beat the Iron Fae that no one believes they exist, but we have to put there random romantic moments between Meghan and Ash, even though there is literally no need. Ash needs a large capacity of human emotion? Turn invisible and sit at the corner of. Jesus. Do we really need to make this a big deal?

And not only that but the single character that I liked was killed off. I guess it's better to be dead that be in this book and risk getting Meghan-level stupid, but still, my only hope!

Either way, I have way too much gripes for many details of the story such as the war seemingly taking forever to start even though the march started right away, to Oberon barely having any line in 2 whole books (he's basically a prop for Meghan at this point), to side characters barely offering any value to the plot, to Grimalkin always licking his paws like it's the only thing he can do and how he seems to be the only smart entity around and should have no reason to hang out with them as he lost more favors than gained, to how trods are so easily found, to how they always meet the right person for help, to every single thing they do. But I digress.

Will I continue? I'm not sure. I want to for completion's sake, but I didn't expect things to go from bad to soo much worse so fast. The only thing that has it going for it is the identity of the false king, who apparently no one cared to ask who it was so it's not secret because they are hiding it, but because characters can't even ask "Who is in charge this time?" ...more

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Jul 24, 2016 Ahmad Sharabiani rated it really liked it

Shelves: fantasy, young-adult, fairy-tales, literature, paranormal, adventure, magic, romance, united-states, 21th-century

The Iron Daughter (The Iron Fey, #2), Julie Kagawa

This series follows Meghan Chase, a girl who finds herself forced into the world of the Fey.

The Iron Daughter: Meghan's adventures continue with the second installment of the series. She starts out in the Winter Court where Ash pretends to have no relationship with her.

She attempts to convince Queen Mab about the existence of the Iron Court but Mab does not believe her.

When the Summer and Winter Courts next meet to exchange the Scepter of Seaso ...more

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Oct 05, 2018 Em Lost In Books rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: 2018, 2-star, br-with-ini, 2010-19

2.5*

I know I would have loved this five years ago. Sadly it's not 2013, and these days I demand better love triangle than this one in my stories. ...more

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Aug 19, 2021 myo (myonna reads) rated it liked it · review of another edition

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Jan 18, 2014 Lazaros rated it it was amazing

Fey, Fae, whatever you choose to call them, they are amazing, and while I haven't read so many books with fae, I am always astounded by the amazing stories they make up for.

This one was a suprise. The first one, it was really good but I never thought I'd give the next one 5 stars, but it really was amazing so I couldn't help but giving the highest rating there is.

So, the book picks up from where it left off in the first book. Ash delivers Meghan to the Unseelie Court. What happens next is for y ...more

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Mar 26, 2010 Sophie Riggsby / allthingsequilateral rated it it was amazing

Shelves: dont-tell-others-youre-my-fave, hot-boys-with-swords

See I have a thing about sequels -- they either hit the mark or they don't. There's no in-between point, at least not for me.

And I loved The Iron King's mythology, charcters and plot, so I did have to wonder could Julie Kagawa do that all over again? Well,YA Fantasy Fans, she did even more!

What I loved about The Iron King was the mythology -- the nod to traditional faerie lore and then the completely justified and believable addition of an Iron Court. This tilted the familiar power struggle betw See I have a thing about sequels -- they either hit the mark or they don't. There's no in-between point, at least not for me.

And I loved The Iron King's mythology, charcters and plot, so I did have to wonder could Julie Kagawa do that all over again? Well,YA Fantasy Fans, she did even more!

What I loved about The Iron King was the mythology -- the nod to traditional faerie lore and then the completely justified and believable addition of an Iron Court. This tilted the familiar power struggle between the Seelie and the Unseelie Courts and created complete chaos. It was exhilirating to read through it. But now what?

Well, Julie answered that question. She answered it in spades. When we last left Meaghan and Ash they were on their way to Ash's home, The Winter Court. Not exactly the turf that a Summer Court Princess (albeit half-human, half-fey) would feel comfortable in but Meaghan had made a promise to Ash and to the fey, promises are everything.

I'm going to keep this review spoiler-free, so let me just say that the book may start off with the fulfillment of a promise but where it leads you is so unbelievably unexpected that you will be gasping out loud. I've read a few books like this, so chock full of action that you find it exhilirating to turn the pages only to discover that there's even more. Isn't that the best part? I'm going to take a moment and compare Julie's action writing sequences to those of my favorite YA fantasy author, Cassandra Clare. Yes, they are THAT good. That unbelievably good.

But that's not the best part. The very best part were the characters' arcs -- Meaghan's, Ash's and Puck's. Their back-stories, journeys and amazing transformations were so credible that I found my heart aching for them.

And please, don't even ask if there's romance. There is unbelievable, forbidden, beautiful romance. Again, my hat's off to Julie, who wrote the scene on page 99 so well, that I had to text a few of my close bookwormish pals just to vent. What did the text say, you ask? It said, "He's breaking my heart, but in a good way."

A full five-stars to Julie Kagawa's The Iron Daughter. If you love action, romance and watching how characters mature through heart-wrenching trials, you will love this story as much as I do. ...more

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Sep 04, 2010 Joyzi rated it it was amazing

Recommends it for: Those who love Tinkahbell

Recommended to Joyzi by: Goodreads

Shelves: ya-books, 5-stars-or-more, paranormal-romance, author-japanese, e-book, fiction, book-series, fantasy, reviewed

Note: OMG the ending, God the ending kills man, you've got to read this blah blah blah. Love it I need the next book right now!

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Apr 09, 2012 B rated it liked it

Shelves: disappointments, 2012-reads, i-totally-saw-that-coming, love-triangle, hand-me-some-tissues, read-reviewed, judge-a-book-by-the-cover, take-your-insta-love-and-leave

I feel very conflicted at the moment, because I don’t know what rating to give this. The story itself was pretty good, and the ending was sweet, but it’s just Meghan… I don’t think I can not take stars away from this book because of Meghan… I did some thinking about it, and figured without Meghan, this book probably would have gotten three and a half stars from me. With Meghan, I’ve come to the conclusion that it gets two and a half stars. I don’t know if that’s too much, and I’m being too gener ...more

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Oct 29, 2017 Choko rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: ya, paranormal-romance

*** 2.75 ***

A Buddy Read with the awesome MacHalos!!!

This could have been so much better than it is... I don't know, maybe it is a case of "it is not you, it is me" situation, but I didn't really enjoy it at all... I appreciate the thought and work that has gone into creating the book and the series as a whole and the previous book was not bad at all, but this one somehow took the air out of my enthusiasm for it. It could also have to do with the type of relationship that is portrayed in this v *** 2.75 ***

A Buddy Read with the awesome MacHalos!!!

This could have been so much better than it is... I don't know, maybe it is a case of "it is not you, it is me" situation, but I didn't really enjoy it at all... I appreciate the thought and work that has gone into creating the book and the series as a whole and the previous book was not bad at all, but this one somehow took the air out of my enthusiasm for it. It could also have to do with the type of relationship that is portrayed in this very serious and angsty manner. If Meghan was my daughter or a friend, I would have shaken the heck out of her when she decided to sacrifice not only her own life, but that of many others, when she decided that the boy she has kissed once and known for couple of days is the love of her life and she would do literally anything to save him. I mean anything - she would start a war, give herself to the Devil, choose anything that would be destructive and stupid, she was ready to do for this teenage hormonal crush!!! Maybe that is romantic for some and I might have perceived it as romantic when I was a preteen, but from my life experience right now, this seems ridiculous and irresponsible!

"..."“I know you'd risk everything to protect us, and that's what worries me. You still don't know enough about this world to be properly terrified. Things are going to get screwed eight ways from Sunday, and you're making goo-goo eyes at the enemy! I heard what happened in Machina's realm and yes, it scared the hell out of me. I love you, dammit. I'm not going to watch you get torn apart when everything goes bad.”..."

The writing itself was very nice, the story setting had a magical and whimsical feel to it, but the romance was just plain dumb! On top of that, a good friendship was ruined when the friend came out and said he is in love with her, thus making it a love triangle for no particular reason. There was enough drama and angst in the romance front already, no need to add a third love interest in there...

"..."“I can't forget. I miss him. I know he's the enemy, and we broke all kinds of rules, but I don't care. I miss him so much, Puck."..."
The characters did not win me over either. Meghan is the princes of reckless decisions and angst, Prince Ash is a brooding emotional pit, Queen Mab was a balloon filled with bravado, King Oberon was just there, no personality whatsoever, Puck was OK, but clearly unbelievable for his supposed "love" for a stupid little girl, and the exiled Queen was just too one-sided... Thank goodness for Grimalkin and Ironhorse, who were able to bring some soul and dimension to the group. I would not mind adding them to my menagerie of favorite Magical Animals from Fantasy Books:):):)

Overall, I think the people who will enjoy this book fully are the ones wit a bit less .... life experience than me, let's say preteens and teens. It would be perfect for them, but I believe it looses its powers of magic on the rest of us:):):) No, we are not old, just have had some of those angst-inducing love affairs a few to many times to want to willingly root for another one of those in an imaginary scenario:):):) I wish the youngsters to enjoy and read with abandon!!!

Now I wish you all Happy Reading and may you always find what you need in the pages of a good Book!!! ...more

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May 02, 2012 Kristalia rated it liked it

Shelves: me-likey-mucho, be-my-heroes-please, age-mature-young-adult, reviewed, 3-to-4-stars, made-me-smile-or-laugh, they-are-so-cute-its-unbearable

Final rating: 3.5/5 stars

I am so impressed because this was just soooooooo much more interesting and better than the first one. This was just coooooool ♥ (while we are at it, i dont even know how to write this review properly).

So...before you read this one, i suggest you read the Winter's Passage which is kind of necessary because it shows how Ash feels for Meghan and his warnings to her about Winter's court (which she, of course, ignores) and the trip to the Winter's court, with a danger around ...more

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Jul 31, 2010 Yin Chien 인첸 rated it it was amazing

I had high expectations for this book even before I started reading it due to its brilliant debut. I wasn't the least bit disappointed with The Iron Daughter. It was as good as The Iron King, if not better. They story has a powerful and thrilling plot which brings readers on a journey to retrieve the Scepter of Seasons which was stolen by a new kind of Faery called The Iron Fey.

The beginning of the story started with Meghan staying in Tir Na Nog, the Winter Court, where Queen Mab is the monarch. I had high expectations for this book even before I started reading it due to its brilliant debut. I wasn't the least bit disappointed with The Iron Daughter. It was as good as The Iron King, if not better. They story has a powerful and thrilling plot which brings readers on a journey to retrieve the Scepter of Seasons which was stolen by a new kind of Faery called The Iron Fey.

The beginning of the story started with Meghan staying in Tir Na Nog, the Winter Court, where Queen Mab is the monarch. She feels bad because of the incessant chill, but she feels even worse by Prince Ash's sudden change of behaviour --- he becomes distant, cold and cruel.

His eyes glittered as he shot me a glare of pure loathing. "It's Master Ash, or Your Highness to you, half-breed. And I don't recall giving you permission to speak to me. Remember that, because the next time you forget your place, I'll remind you with my blade." --- Ash, page 28

Meghan can't go home, and her father, King Oberon has no way to free her because she is there on a contract of her own free will. When some Iron Fey lead by Tertius steals the Scepter of Seasons and murders the crown prince of the Winter Court, Sage, Queen Mab is furious and she accuses Oberon of doing the act of crime. A war is about to start... and Meghan is going to do anything to stop it from happening.

I love Julie's hauntingly beautiful description of the scenery of Faeryland. She manages to create a place where beauty and danger coexists. Julie's exquisite literary prose is one of the reasons which makes this book stand out from the sea of other novels in the fantasy genre. Her words made me delve into the Fey world with ease, following Meghan and her friends on their exciting and dangerous adventure.

In this novel, Meghan turns to Puck for company due to Ash's absence and cold demeanor. She finds that she actually has some feelings for Puck as well, but not as intense as the love she had for Ash. On the contrary, Puck is the one who pours out all his love and attention on his Princess, always there to support Meghan whenever she needs him, ever so protective of her.

"You're kind of blind, you know?" Puck whispered, smiling to soften his words. "I wouldn't defy Oberon for just anyone. But, for you..." He leaned forward, touching his forehead to mine. "I'd come back from the dead for you."--- Puck, pg 123

The story is divided into 3 parts. The one who stole the scepter was revealed in the end of Part 2, but there is no further information about the new (and fake) Iron King. How will the love triangle between Puck, Meghan and Ash end? When the time comes, who will Meghan choose? Is it the mischievous, caring and reliable Puck, or the cold, quiet and passionate Ash?

In the nutshell, The Iron Daughter is awesome! I can proudly announce that I'm now a great fan of Julie Kagawa. You should never miss The Iron Fey Series! I really can't wait to read the third book! *Beams with delight!*

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Aug 20, 2010 Jessica rated it really liked it

Shelves: 0-faves, 14-faeries

MINOR SPOILER ALERT

Ok, um...let’s see..First off: I really, really liked this one. I absolutely love the world Kagawa has created and all the characters in it (IRONHORSE, YOU SERIOUSLY ROCK!). I love Ash, he makes my stomach do flip flops and my pulse race and I devoured this book just like its predecessor. There’s a but, though. Unfortunately, there were a few things that bothered me.

1. Meghan told Ash too soon that she loved him. I cringed and smacked my forehead when I read that part. They di MINOR SPOILER ALERT

Ok, um...let’s see..First off: I really, really liked this one. I absolutely love the world Kagawa has created and all the characters in it (IRONHORSE, YOU SERIOUSLY ROCK!). I love Ash, he makes my stomach do flip flops and my pulse race and I devoured this book just like its predecessor. There’s a but, though. Unfortunately, there were a few things that bothered me.

1. Meghan told Ash too soon that she loved him. I cringed and smacked my forehead when I read that part. They didn’t really know each other at that point and in my opinion it was just way too early to bring out the big guns.

2. Meghan was a tad bit too naive for my taste. She started getting on my nerves when she acted all devastated because Ash ignored her as soon as they had reached the Winter Court. She even called him out on it. In front of Mab. I mean, hello-ho? Did she miss the speech Tiaothin gave her about Ash being her mortal enemy and the horrible consequences they’d have to face if anybody found out about their feelings for each other? I wanted to yell at her when she tried to act all cozy with Ash in front of Mab. She endangered him and herself by acting so stupid.

3. Ok, now I'm doing this "I’m-wiping-all-emotions-off-my-face* hand gesture and am trying to keep a straight face.

So...Meghan, Puck and Ash are stuck in the mortal world at some point and Ash needs to recharge his batteries because he had been hurt pretty badly and is all weak. And how do fearies do that? Right, they need a lot of glamour, meaning they need to take Ash someplace where human emotions are running high. Now they are wondering. . . should they take him to a club maybe? Hmm. . . no. Not a good idea. . . But hey, there’s the Winter Formal at Meghan's old school that night, how very convenient, so why not take him there? No sooner said than done, the Winter Formal it is. The situation is all dramatic, the Nevernever is threatened to be destroyed once and for all and they go to the prom? Seriously??? God, I burst out laughing when I read that part. But that wasn’t all. As it turned out, it got even better.

Alright, so the decision is made, they’re going to the prom and Meghan’s waiting all dressed up for her ice prince to take her out. Then he finally steps into the room and what is he wearing? A white tuxedo. WHITE!!! With a blue tie! A BLUE TIE!!! After that, I couldn’t help but imagine Ash looking something like this or this. It kinda ruined the moment for me...Really, Mrs. Kagawa can't just go and stuff my insanely hot Ash in a white tux.

Ok, that’s it with the nagging :D Apart from this, I really enjoyed Iron Daughter and the awesome ending totally made up for everything. I’m dying to read Iron Queen.

I ♥ Ash.
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Feb 19, 2013 Anushka rated it did not like it

Shelves: major-facepalm, young-adult, overrated, disappointed, fantasy

I don’t think I even qualify to review this book as I gave it up after 100 something pages due to its sheer stupidity. I liked its prequel The Iron King just fine, it was better than other YA Fae books in comparison, at least.

In this book it was as if Meghan’s character had taken a complete U-turn. She wasn’t your kick-butt heroine in the first book either but she was even worse in this. Firstly, I had mentioned the same in my review of 1st book as well - that Meghan and Ash didn't exactly lack I don’t think I even qualify to review this book as I gave it up after 100 something pages due to its sheer stupidity. I liked its prequel The Iron King just fine, it was better than other YA Fae books in comparison, at least.

In this book it was as if Meghan’s character had taken a complete U-turn. She wasn’t your kick-butt heroine in the first book either but she was even worse in this. Firstly, I had mentioned the same in my review of 1st book as well - that Meghan and Ash didn't exactly lack chemistry; let’s just say that they didn't have any chemistry! I have no clue what they found attractive about each other, their love just...happened, because it was supposed to happen.
Ash is described as a handsome silver-eyed Winter prince who has this whole bad-boy thing going which is freakin’ hot, I know that. But it doesn't mean that you fall in love with the guy even though he hasn't even looked at you properly once.

If you found their love story absurd in 1st book, you’ll find it insanely bizarre in this one.

Okay, so Ash and Meghan confessed their dopey love for each other but then Ash told her not to trust his actions in the Winter Land because he needed to pull on a façade of being a perfect prince so he could protect her.
Why can’t that snotty little Meghan understand that? He told her several times not to talk to him or express any kind of relation for these many reasons but that twit didn't get a thing in her thick-head! She goes all “I love you, Ash, but you lied to me, Ash. But I’ll still love you, Ash, and you’ll keep lying to me, Ash”!

First, Ash’s cocky attitude was getting on my nerves. His vow to be a dick in the name of "protecting" her was totally half-baked and obviously backfired because Meghan the numbnut couldn't keep her mouth shut. She just assumed that Ash never really loved her, he used her to bring her to Unseelie court and blah blah....Sooo doesn't that mean she should actually hate him for doing this to her instead of pining even more for him? That is just ridiculous! I was driven up the wall because of the way these characters were behaving, one time hot, other time cold.

But one thing I truly appreciate is Julie Kagawa’s setting; she is very true to the Fey folklore and characters. With the inclusion of Iron Fey it becomes even more interesting so I’m gonna catch up with this book’s plot somehow and try to read next one properly (maybe). I hope its better or else I am saying goodbye to this series even though I really wanna know how this Iron and Fey business ends. ...more

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Nov 12, 2014 Alienor ✘ French Frowner ✘ rated it it was amazing

Shelves: genre-fantasy, genre-young-adult

Wow. I feel like I. just. can't. get. enough. of. this. world. As I was travelling through Nevernever, following ~~Ash~~ Meghan's steps, my wonder never ever faded. My dear friends who took part in Chelsea's birthday's buddy read can attest how much I got lost in this outstanding world, my heart aching to come back there. I fell in love with every single character I met, from this yawning, infuriating and hilarious Grimalkin to the giant spiders who... Wait, no. I'll follow Meghan on this :

"I could ...more

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Sep 18, 2013 Mizuki rated it it was ok

Shelves: i-hate-love-triangle, nothing-special, supernatural-stuff, are-you-kidding-me, chinese-translation, unrealistic-main-characters, bad-bad-bad-romance, read-only-when-running-out-of-book, fairies-related, young-adult-books

To me, The Iron Daughter is a book ruined by the horror known to readers as silly unrealistic YA ~~romance~~ love triangle.

Can you see the horror? I think we need an exorcist here...please...somebody, HELP!

I actually like the setting about feys, I also like the description about the otherworldly landscapes and the different fey kingdoms, I enjoy the concept about the Iron Feys and the little twists and turns the author had offered.

But what I can't stand is Meghan, the main character, acting like a w ...more

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Sep 13, 2009 Kristi rated it it was amazing

Shelves: own-arc, books-i-own, signed-books

I think I might have to move The Iron Daughter to the number one position over The Iron King. This series is one of those that just keeps getting better. I have big hopes for book number three!

The Iron Daughter leaves off right where the The Iron King stops. That being said... You might not want to read the rest of this review if you haven’t read book number one, because it might be a tad bit SPOILERY!

You’ve been warned.

I loved Meghan in the first novel.... but at the beginning of The Iron Da I think I might have to move The Iron Daughter to the number one position over The Iron King. This series is one of those that just keeps getting better. I have big hopes for book number three!

The Iron Daughter leaves off right where the The Iron King stops. That being said... You might not want to read the rest of this review if you haven’t read book number one, because it might be a tad bit SPOILERY!

You’ve been warned.

I loved Meghan in the first novel.... but at the beginning of The Iron Daughter I seriously wanted to slap some sense into the girl. Where the heck was that girl at the end of the first book, the one that did what she had to do! The one that had grown more confident and wise! Because she was not there at first. I mean, come on Meghan, I know you are in love with Ash.... but all that stuff that he was telling you about guarding yourself because those fey in his court are viscous creatures and they will just use it against you. He wasn’t just telling you that to hear himself talk... I think old Meghan would have picked up on that. But no instead I got this weenie whiney Meghan.

Thank goodness someone hit her over the head and I got old Meghan back!

One of my favorite characters in this novel, was one that I didn’t like very much the first time around. And I’m not really going to say much more about that..... don’t want to ruin the surprise! I was totally NOT expecting that. Of course Grim was back and he was as charming as ever.

I loved watching Meghan and Ash’s relationship develop in this one.... despite the fact that they simply can not be together, I mean summer and winter just do not mix. It’s fun to see how they try to work above that. Will they end up together against all odds!?!?! Like I’m going to tell you.

I should have known that the leading novel would not be the last we saw of the Iron Fey... I totally didn’t predict any of what actually happened. It was much better than what I was anticipating. Although.... my idea of a Meghan and Ash running away together and living happily ever after was just as good!

But back to the actual book. The plot was action packed... people er fey dropping like flies... dragons, battles, betrayals... you are in for a ride my fellow reader. I picked it up and just could not put it down.

I cannot wait for book three! This series is so good. ...more

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Sep 18, 2016 Penny rated it liked it

Shelves: y-read-young-adults-fantasy, reviewed

Actual Rating: 2.5 stars

I enjoyed this one better than the first.
I quite liked the end, however I think that the book would have had more impact without the epilogue.

I prefer Julie Kagawa's Blood of Eden series. To be fair, I am not that interested in The Fey fantasies, while I can't get enough of vampires.

The Iron King (The Iron Fey #1) - 2 stars
The Iron Queen (The Iron Fey #3) - 1.5 stars
The Iron Knight (The Iron Fey #4) - 1 stars ...more

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Mar 17, 2011 Steph Sinclair rated it really liked it

Shelves: i-loved-it, i-own-it, bea-2013, harlequin, 2011-reads, fey, all-time-favorites, feb-2014-ny-trip, could-have-been-better, young-adult

Despite the fact that I feel Meghan obsessed a little too much over Ash (especially in the beginning), this book was amazing. The character development, plot and storyline made up for most misgivings of Meghan's flaws. I'm really looking forward to reading the 3rd book! ...more

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Dec 07, 2012 ♥ Becky 22 rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2013, faries

Let’s be serious: The cat is the true hero in this series.

I have a feeling that nobody would get anything done without Grimalkin, or whatever its name was.
Most of this book went something like this: "Hey, let's get ourselves in hopeless situations and wait for the cat to show up and save us."

I'm kidding, of course. This book was really fun. The writing in this is so good; it's so easy to picture the Nevernever. (I don't ever want to go there. Never, ever, ever..)

It's creepy as hell. And things ...more

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Oct 12, 2014 Cody rated it it was amazing

I love this series too much!!!! I promise my review's are coming but after this cliffhanger I can't NOT read The Iron Queen! ...more

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Jul 27, 2011 kwesi 章英狮 rated it liked it

Recommended to kwesi 章英狮 by: Maria

Shelves: 2011, borrowed, julie-kagawa

Promises are not meant to be broken. They are like a glass, they are fragile that one you commit a mistake it will break into little tiny pieces and you must pay for the consequences you have made. After rescuing Ethan from the land of Nevernever, Meghan must pay for the promise she made from the winter prince. She doesn't have a choice but to leave the mortal world and be with Ash in a very cold and dark place, Tir Na Nog.

But when your mortal enemy back and steal a very valuable item that incre ...more

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Mar 19, 2015 Colleen Houck added it

Shelves: fairies

This book had even higher stakes than the first. Loved being in Queen Mab's court and the imagery of the ice and the environment there. Fell even more for Ash. And Ironhorse? Loved him in human form. The whole world of the NeverNever is scary and yet I love it all the more for that. ...more

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Mar 23, 2013 Sabrina rated it it was ok

You're kidding me - right?

That is not how you write a sequel!

I am beyond disappointed by this novel. It was simply a chore to read. And there is purely 1 reason for my general dislike of the novel:

Megan

A.k.a. The Bella Swan of the Iron Fey series. I couldn't stand to read about her. She was just so irritating. I get it - you're in love with Ash - but I mean, c'mon. Have some self-respect, girl.

Look. I love romance. I'm the romance kinda gal. If there isn't romance in a book, I'll make romance. ...more

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Jan 19, 2010 ~Tina~ rated it it was amazing

Shelves: own-copy, read-2010, cover-crazz, young-adult, favorites, fey-folk

If I could give more stars, I totally would:)

Wow! I'm blown away and in complete awe of this book!
I don't want to say to much about the story itself since everyone just needs to pick this up A.S.A.P, but I will say that it's Incredible!
Julie Kagawa has out did herself. To every reviewer who said The Iron Daughter was better then the first, wasn't kidding!
I am in love with this series, this book, these characters.

With hauntingly rich and vivid writing Julie has once again captured the attention If I could give more stars, I totally would:)

Wow! I'm blown away and in complete awe of this book!
I don't want to say to much about the story itself since everyone just needs to pick this up A.S.A.P, but I will say that it's Incredible!
Julie Kagawa has out did herself. To every reviewer who said The Iron Daughter was better then the first, wasn't kidding!
I am in love with this series, this book, these characters.

With hauntingly rich and vivid writing Julie has once again captured the attention of her readers, giving us a pure and gripping plot that you can't help but devour the minute you touch it. This world is so engaging, entertaining and enchanting that it's hard to get your mind wrapped around it, not that it's difficult, just simply mind-boggling. It is so much fun to read!

All your favorite characters are back in all there glory and then some!
I am so proud of Meghan, and I love being proud of the characters I read about, so that's a big plus. She's strong and feisty and stubborn and I love that she fights back with everything that she has.
I was very torn between Puck and Ash, two of my favorite characters who equally won over my heart. Puck has always been such a dear. Kind, funny and play's the part of "the right one" for Meghan. The sensible choice, the better choice. But with all love triangle, it seems that better may not always be best. Never the less, I love them both, but if it were me, I'd have to go with Ash!
Ash, ah Ash, if you loved him before? You'll love him even more! He really went through an emotional hell in this book and I found myself flipping through the pages at a feverish pace to find out what would happen next. He's definitely on my list of favorite book swoon-crushes. Totally and completely love him. I wanna keep him. Mine.
Oh, and I so want a cat like Grimalkin!

I could go on forever gushing about this amazing book, so I'm just going to say that The Iron Daughter is a fast paced thrill ride with a plot concept that is truly unbelievably brilliant. The romance is a beautiful wonder that makes me smile, and Julie Kagawa is a genius for creating an amazing take on this particular paranormal, it makes me love it when I don't favor it all that much to begin with, so that is really saying something.
This is definitely on the top of my list of all time favorites! Loved every second of this epic adventure and I am crazily waiting to see how this beloved series will wrap up in The Iron Queen!!

If you haven't read the first one *cough Arlene&Morgan cough* then you need to pick it up! You wont be disappointed!

A.Must.Read.! ...more

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