The Iron Queen (The Iron Fey, #3) in Once Upon a Twilight blog

Nov 29, 2010 Christy (TheReaderBee) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, read-in-2010, ya-series

I didn't think this series could possibly get any better, until I read The Iron Queen and was blown away! This is definitely my favorite book in the series. (So far!) The Iron Fey series is absolutely fantastic. I can't rave about it enough. Definitely tops my list as a favorite series! (May just be my all time favorite!)

The Iron Queen picks up where The Iron Daughter leaves off. Meghan and Ash are in exile, and the false king still trying to takeover all of NeverNever, and is also still after M I didn't think this series could possibly get any better, until I read The Iron Queen and was blown away! This is definitely my favorite book in the series. (So far!) The Iron Fey series is absolutely fantastic. I can't rave about it enough. Definitely tops my list as a favorite series! (May just be my all time favorite!)

The Iron Queen picks up where The Iron Daughter leaves off. Meghan and Ash are in exile, and the false king still trying to takeover all of NeverNever, and is also still after Meghan. It is up to Meghan, Ash, Puck, and of course, the mysterious GRIM, to join forces with the Winter and Summer courts to defeat the false king. It is up to them to save the fey world. (No pressure, right?) :)

Just when you thought you had gotten to know all the characters well, you learn even more about them. I've really enjoyed watching them grow over this series, especially Meghan. With so many responsibilities on her shoulders, she proves to be a strong and determined heroine. We get to see her relationship with Ash grow and flourish. We see how loyal and brave she is, and how she becomes a great leader.

Ash, no longer under the command of his queen, is a completely different person in this book. I loved him before, but after this book, I LOVE him. (Fangirl moment!) We are shown a totally different side of Ash, a side that is sweet and caring, tender and devoted. His love for Meghan is just breathtaking. I adore him. Many, many times he had me crying like a baby.

Puck is still Puck. I love him too. While there was still a bit of bitterness in the beginning on the book, by the end, he was just awesome. So loyal to Meghan, willing to do just about anything for her. I feel awful for him for being the third corner in the love triangle, but I think he's better suited as the best friend.

Grimalkin, and all his wisdom, continues to amaze me. The cat is a mystery! I enjoyed all the new characters that were introduced also. Especially Razor, awww! Even Queen Mab and King Oberon surprised me this time around. We see hints of different sides of them also.

The ending of the book made me cry. I bawled like a little girl. Seriously, I was an emotional mess! All the emtions you feel reading this book... well... I've never had a book touch me like this before. I absolutely love it. I can't get enough! Thank goodness there is going to be a fourth book in the series, that cheers me up.

Mrs. Kagawa... I love your series. They are awesome books. I can't wait to read the next one.

To others, I HIGHLY recommend you reading this series. NOW. Yes, right now. Go get the books, and I'll be waiting to read your reviews to see what you think. :)

And a HUGE thank you to Harlequin Teen and Netgalley for allowing me to read and review this book for you. I loved it! ...more

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Aug 11, 2010 Brandi rated it really liked it

Shelves: favorites, paranormal, young-adult, faeries

I love this series. The characters really make the books & the story is so detailed & creative, I can't helped but get sucked in. I have to admit I was a bit upset/teary-eyed at what happened with Meghan at first, but then I was like- hey, this will work out all right. This will definitely be fun!

I'm totally jazzed that there will be another book coming out & can't wait to read about the upcoming adventures. I love that the first thing they're doing is hunting down Grimalkin! ...more

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Oct 01, 2011 Yin Chien rated it really liked it

While this book is written with the same style as its previous installments, I feel as though there is something which this book lacks. I can't pinpoint it, but I can tell you that I don't feel so captivated by the story anymore.

In the first half of the novel, Meghan basically did nothing impressive. It was only until the very last part, where she fought the false Iron King that she actually showed her power. In her body, there were two opposite powers and she had to learn how to use them togeth ...more

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Nov 11, 2010 Damaris (GoodChoiceReading) rated it it was amazing

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What a book! Julie Kagawa has done it again! I actually finished reading The Iron Queen a couple of days ago and decided to take my time writing my review. I want to scream at the top of lungs at how good this series is. This was an phenomenal addition to her Iron Fey series.

The Iron Queen is so full of action and different type of emotions that I was a mess reading it. And I mean that in a very good way. If it wasn’t one thing, it was another. It was nice to finally see Ash and Meg’s relations ...more

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Jan 25, 2011 Susie James rated it it was amazing

What can I say? Julie Kagawa has created a series that has now joined my top 5 all time favorites series! For me The Iron Fey series is ranked up there with The In Death series, The Black Dagger Brotherhood series, The Shifter & Soul Screamers series and the House of Night series! When I read The Iron Queen, I was transported to Nevernever. By the time I finished reading The Iron Queen, I felt like I had been through the war along side Meghan, Ash & Puck. And I am so thankful that I have The Iro ...more

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Apr 05, 2011 Ange (Our Epic TBR List) Schmelzer rated it it was amazing

Meghan Chase is back at it again and this time she is the ONLY one who can literally save ALL of Nevernever. She is summoned by Queen Mab of the Unseelie Court and King Oberon of the Seelie Court to be told/asked to slay the new pretender Iron King who has taken over the Iron Kingdom and is wreaking havoc across the land by poisoning everything in its path. Plus, he has also started a war with both the Winter and Summer Courts. One that he very may well win unless Meghan accepts the request that ...more

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Aug 08, 2011 Mandy rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I was not sure what to think of these books when I read the first one, I was not too impressed but decided to stick to the series to see where the author was going. I am so glad I did. These are becoming more nail biting and heart pumping as they go along. And just for the record, I have a book fan girl crush on Ash. ;)

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