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The Iron King (The Iron Fey, #1)

Julie Kagawa

Start date: March 1, 2011

Finish date: March 31, 2011

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Sep 15, 2012 Reggie rated it really liked it

Shelves: ya, series, fairytale-retold, het, paranormal

The beginning of the book dragged me in, with its almost gothic feel. And while there were some parts when they were in Nevernever that were interesting, for the most part my favorite parts of the book took place when they were in our world, or the Iron Kingdom.

I was surprised at how much I liked the main pairing, and how eager I was to read more in this world by the end of the book (esp. because I felt like the book slowed/bored me once she reached the Summer Court). I read it on a lark, and a ...more

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Jun 20, 2011 Deyara rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Nice story, characters and world. Quick read. Liked the contemporary feel, and the updating - people changing faery. Not what I was expecting (I really dont like this cover - made me think the book would be all wishy-washy too, and it wasnt!), will read more.

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Jan 03, 2012 Tfalcone rated it liked it · review of another edition

Lost toward the end

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Dec 09, 2012 Trisha rated it liked it · review of another edition

a fun little adventure through Fey-land - which feels strangely like Wonderland! I loved all the different animals and creatures in the fey world. I also liked the twist on the typical story. It was a great little fairytale kind of story!

while I didn't love Meghan, I can see where where she has room to grow and learn and mature. I loved Ash and Puck and look forward to the rest of the series! ...more

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May 21, 2011 Darcie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: rate-4

I really enjoyed that this book took you to another world - a very inventive world. I am such a sucker for series - I wish I had book #2 to read now. :)

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