The Iron King (The Iron Fey, #1) in YA and Beyond

Sep 18, 2012 Atmika Singh rated it really liked it

Shelves: make-this-into-a-movie, romance-love, young-adult, ya-fantasy, i-own, fantasy

I've heard so much praise for this series from so many people that I just had to read it. Does it deserve the hype, you ask? Yes, yes it absolutely does. The world building is amazing, beautiful and it's so detailed that if you close your eyes you can almost see it.

This is my first book by the author and I'm so impressed. The amount and variety of creatures that Julie has created in this book is just mind-blowing. There is never a dull moment in the book with nasty, scary characters continuously I've heard so much praise for this series from so many people that I just had to read it. Does it deserve the hype, you ask? Yes, yes it absolutely does. The world building is amazing, beautiful and it's so detailed that if you close your eyes you can almost see it.

This is my first book by the author and I'm so impressed. The amount and variety of creatures that Julie has created in this book is just mind-blowing. There is never a dull moment in the book with nasty, scary characters continuously making an appearance and trying to kill Meghan and gang.

I really loved the beginning of the story. Meghan is an average 16 year old girl who is trying to make it through High school, which is honestly, a challenge in itself but then her brother gets kidnapped and replaced by a changeling so she has to obviously go and rescue him and thus begins the journey in the faery world.

Meghan is brave and cares about her loved ones. She sacrifices her freedom and safety for her brother's life and I admire that. But she gets in trouble far too much. I don't really like the whole damsel in distress act. She is too naive and there were moments when I couldn't help but roll my eyes at everything that was happening.

Puck is amazing. I loved him. He made me smile whenever he was around. He is cute and genuinely cares about Meg. How can she not see that? I think Meg was a little unfair to him. He put his life at risk for her and she just doesn't give him enough credit. So, yeah I'm Team Puck all the way.

I didn't really have a problem with Ash as a character. He is what he is and I liked him. He has a gentle and sweet side that he tries to hide behind his cold demeanor. It makes sense too because he has gone through something sad and tragic. What I have a problem with is the romance. It happened too quickly. One moment he was mean to her and the next he was making out with her. Not really convincing. At least, not to me. I've heard that Ash is more interesting in the successive books. I'm looking forward to that.

I really liked the writing, without it the book wouldn't be what it is. So kudos to Julie Kagawa. Overall I enjoyed the book. I loved Grimalkin. Talking cats, yes it's been done before but nevertheless it's still interesting . Pack Rats were just awesome. I want them in a movie, now! I enjoyed the book and I just want to pick up the next book and read on. The things that bothered me weren't really a big deal, after-all. I recommend you to read it just to experience the world that Julie has created. ...more

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Aug 31, 2010 Chelly Wood rated it really liked it

Loved it! I can't believe this Julie Kagawa has slid by without my notice for this long. She's an incredibly talented author. Her world-building is captivating. She creates a fairy land that's not too Disney-glam, but it has all the trappings of a magical kingdom. She makes it seem so believable. Honestly, each night I'd read before going to bed, and then I'd dream I was there, in her fairy land, the Nevernever. It was sooo cool. Wow!

The characters were captivating too. I loved Puck. My heart ac ...more

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Jul 27, 2011 Ashley rated it it was amazing

When I first started reading The Iron King, I wasn't very into it. There was something about the story's beginning that turned me off. And then, about 30 pages in, it was like someone had flipped the switch to 'on'. I couldn't put The Iron King down! Not even to eat!

The Iron King is filled with some truly complex and entrancing characters. Meghan, our female protagonist, is seriously kick ass. She traveled to an unknown, dangerous world to save someone she loved, even though she could have died ...more

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May 29, 2011 Kira rated it really liked it

Shelves: a-z-challenge

Review originally posted on Pretty in Fiction.

Title: The Iron King
Author: Julie Kagawa
Publisher: Harlequin Teen
Pub. Date:Rating:4 Stars
Read the first 57 pages HERE!

As part of this week's crazy fun leading up to the release of The Iron Knight on the 25th, I elected to take on the entire Iron Fey series for the very first time.

So far, I am glad I did.

I'll admit, I was a little wary picking up The Iron King. I'm not entirely sure why, with all the rave reviews and crazy (in a good way) fans, bu ...more

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Apr 04, 2012 Becky rated it it was ok

Shelves: ya, romance, fantasy, library

Well, for the first 2/3 of the book, the protagonist annoyed my greatly. She whined a lot and made many dumb choices. If it wasn't for Puck and Grimalkin, I think I would have stopped reading. Ash was a so-so character for me. He's the cold, aloof, handsome guy. Since I prefer the nice, next door type, I wasn't so into him.

After hearing about the rest of the series, I would recommend this for the 16+. If I get around to reading the rest of the series, I may come back and change that recommendati ...more

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