The Iron King (The Iron Fey, #1) in Once Upon a Twilight blog

Nov 30, 2009 Katieb (MundieMoms) rated it really liked it

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This was is on action packed, exciting read. I totally love the modern day faerie tale in which Julie has created. She has spun an amazing story wrapping in the Seelie and Unseelie Courts, and a beloved character from A Midsummer Night's Dream, Puck, as well as Queen Titania.

Megan's about to turn 16 and the world as she knew is changing before her eyes and she's soon forced into a whole new world she didn't really think existed, after her 4 year old brother is kidnapped by the monsters that are ...more

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Nov 23, 2010 Christy (TheReaderBee) rated it really liked it

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I wanted to read The Iron King by Julie Kagawa to see what all the fuss was about. The book had gotten great reviews, and I was curious...

Well... This book was awesome! I read it in one day! Filled with action and adventure, suspense and even a little bit of romance. It kept me on the edge of my seat, and had me on pins and needles up until the end. Mrs. Kagawa's writing style is wonderful. I was completely wrapped up in the faery world she created. Her descriptions were absolutely delicious, a ...more

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Apr 08, 2010 Damaris (GoodChoiceReading) rated it it was amazing

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I have to admit at first I was little hesitant to read this book and I don't really know why, but I am glad that I did. A friend recommended this book to me (and she normally recommends books I fall in love with :-P) and the minute I opened this book at 7am by 3pm I was done. I could not put it down. The only thing I did not like was that it took a while to really bring the love interest Ash into the story. He is introduced in a couple of chapters, but nothing really big. Once he is in the story ...more

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Jun 11, 2010 Crystal rated it it was amazing

If you enjoy an author who is excellent at world building then this is the book for you. Ms. Kagawa shines while developing the world of the Fey and the Nevernever. The descriptions take you there without being too wordy and she does an excellent job balancing the world-building with the plot of this first installment in her Iron Fey series.

And if that isn't enough for you, the characters are amazing too. Robbie, Meghan and Ash are well-developed and you really feel like you get to know them. Th ...more

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Dec 02, 2009 Cynthia Lopez rated it really liked it

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More like 4.5 Stars for me!
I love reading books about faeries, they are all so very interesting to me and it's a wonderful escape from the real world. I love how authors take different approaches and tell their stories of faeries in their own way. I was not disappointed with Julie Kagawa's The Iron King. She took the faeries that I already knew, the Seelie and Unseelie courts and created a whole new one: The Iron Court. Her book had me hooked from the very first chapter. Meghan Chase goes into a ...more

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Aug 31, 2010 Kaitlyn rated it it was amazing

This cover has half of a face, but I don’t even care. I love, love, love the use of the font here and how the swirls continue throughout the cover. Plus, every cover in the series looks great together. They will be awesome sitting on my bookshelf once I acquire The Iron Queen and The Iron Knight (non-ARC version). “The Iron King is a must read!”... well, I would have to agree Gena Showalter. “Iron, ice, a love doomed from the start.” Why did I wait so long to start these books?! I actually think This cover has half of a face, but I don’t even care. I love, love, love the use of the font here and how the swirls continue throughout the cover. Plus, every cover in the series looks great together. They will be awesome sitting on my bookshelf once I acquire The Iron Queen and The Iron Knight (non-ARC version). “The Iron King is a must read!”... well, I would have to agree Gena Showalter. “Iron, ice, a love doomed from the start.” Why did I wait so long to start these books?! I actually think these books would make amazing movies. I’m only about 2/3 of the way through the second, but they seem to have a very cinematic value to them.

There are some amazing characters in The Iron King. I knew from the start that I would like Robbie. He’s a little bit of a prankster, but I could tell right away that he truly cared for Meghan. Speaking of Meghan, she is a really good main character. I thought the way that she handled some of the tough situations that came her way was really realistic. She has a very natural narrative voice. Another favorite character of mine is Grimalkin. This is saying a lot because, much like Robbie/Puck, I DO NOT LIKE CATS. I’m allergic and they creep me out, but Grim is amazing. He is calculating, but totally comes through in a pinch.

The action and adventure scenes in The Iron King were awesome. I loved all of the fighting and chase scenes. Julie Kagawa has a true way with words. I could absolutely picture everything from this fantasy world that she was describing.

I loved how some of the fairy/faery aspects from The Sookie Stackhouse books could be found in The Iron King as well. Maybe this is true for all fae books? I’m not that familiar with them. You guys, I think I finally found a book review I’m super passionate about again! It hasn’t been over a year or anything since I’ve been this passionate. *insert heavy sarcasm* This is why this review sort of just seems to be me yelling incoherently. Sorry.

My one gripe for the story is that there is a bit of insta-love. You can judge for yourselves how you feel about that aspect of the story. ...more

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Aug 04, 2010 Stacie rated it it was amazing

One of the best books I've read in a long time. Kagawa is a master storyteller whose writing style is both beautiful and detailed, yet fast-paced and action-packed. I enjoyed learning about the world she's created, and I was pleased to see that she'd taken fey mythology and made it her own, with some unique twists. I highly recommend this book to any who love urban fantasy. ...more

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Apr 01, 2010 MsEdu rated it really liked it

Shelves: superstars

Finally a book where I cant wait for the second one. I Loved it. It was action packed and ohh how I love Prince Ash lets just say fairy princes should be real life!!

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Jan 17, 2010 Jessica rated it really liked it

Kagawa's debut offers a different twist on the fey that ties in A Midsummer Night's Dream and technology. I loved the way she combined the world of the fey with ours.

Ash and Puck are former best friends who are now romantic rivals. They are also as opposite as night and day, but equally awesome. I'm finding it hard to choose who I like more as I love Puck's humor but think Ash is sexy in a cold, I-always-fall-for-the-guy-who-treats-me-like-crap kind of way. I'm very excited for the sequel, and a ...more

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Feb 11, 2010 Meagen rated it it was amazing

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Great book! Enjoyed a character with my name for once- kinda fun! Read this in 1 day!

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Apr 08, 2010 Cindy rated it really liked it

This is somewhere between 4 and 4.5 stars. I really enjoyed this book but it took me a long time to finish it. I don't think it was the book but more the fact that I had so much going on. By the end of it I was sneaking moments just to get through a page or two. I'm excited to read The Iron Daughter now. :) ...more

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