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alex2_0's review against another edition
4.0
Read this as a kid, 7 years later and it still holds up great
klenarto's review
3.0
Actual rating : 3.5
For as much as I love the story I can't round up to 4/5 stars due to the characters, specifically Ash. What was his purpose in this book besides a love interest?. There wasn't really a good buildup to him being a love interest either. One chapter he tells her very seriously he is going to kill her and then a few chapters after he's protective of her. I feel like with all the animosity between the winter and summer fey and him being a prince he should really hate her more in the beginning, but since they fell for each other so fast I can't take them seriously. I'm reading the Iron Daughter right now and I just keep rolling my eyes at them.
For as much as I love the story I can't round up to 4/5 stars due to the characters, specifically Ash. What was his purpose in this book besides a love interest?
Spoiler
He couldn't help her at all in the Iron Kingdom; she did it all herself with the help of the packrats.mmac25's review against another edition
5.0
This book was amazing and made me very happy!! :) In the beginning it actually really freaked me out. Thing is, I don't do very good with scary movies so men in the closet and the such didn't make me to happy. It was great suspense though and it literally throws you into this faery world that beautiful and dangerous. Puck is a lovely sarcastic character and I loved Ash. Ash is cold, distant, beautiful, and honorable. :) The end journey made me fret and worry and I definitely can't wait for the next book!
eupheme_featherstone's review
2.0
eh. ok. great story. just not for me. if you are a sarcastic old woman who really could stand to be more grateful for her unrestricted access to high quality tea (me), i do not recommend this book for you.
everyone else, maybe.
everyone else, maybe.
momotaa's review
DNF...I only made it to page 36, but I wanted slap our main character for being a bratty little ...well, brat. I mean, who actually treats their friends like that?
Maybe I'll try to pick it up another time...
Maybe I'll try to pick it up another time...
tevytoe's review
3.0
I liked it, but I think I would have liked it more when I was younger. I didn't like that there was no worldbuilding. It felt like starting in the middle of a book. I don't know if it is because S.J. Maas does this a lot, or that it just wasn't there, but I needed more.
But, I am curious for the next book
But, I am curious for the next book
librosamo's review
5.0
I am.so.hooked. I have a number of books to read and yet, all I want is to continue Meghan's story and see where it goes.
readwithmesashamarie's review
5.0
Such a fantastic read. Must go out and by the next book in the series IMMEDIATELY!
Full review below or on my blog The Dancing Nerd Writes Again
Initial thoughts:
So all I knew about this book was that it was about fairies, and I don’t have much against fairies…okay I have nothing against fairies but I imagined them to be like Tinker Bell. However I had heard from numerous reviews that this faery book, was nothing like Tinker Bell, and that wasn’t necessarily a bad thing.
Spoilers!
Okay. How to start. Well, the book started out a little…whiny, immature teenager for my taste. I felt like the protagonist, who was supposed to be a 16 year old girl was portrayed with emotional outbursts more like a 6 year old. This did continue through the novel, but thankfully many of the other characters that were brought into the story were much more mature and wise, so I was more equipped to deal with a little whining and unnecessary crying every once in awhile.
The world as well as the details and descriptions of the creatures and characters in this novel blew me away. I could so vividly imagine all of these things around me and was constantly envisioning how fantastic this book would be if it was a movie (and you know, done right). The author took my knowledge and understanding of what it meant to be a faery or a fey to a whole new level. Most of the creatures encountered were truly terrifying, which gave the book an edge I hadn’t expected.
I did notice a lot of elements from other classic stories. At times I was vividly reminded of Narnia and traveling through the wardrobe, as well as Alice in Wonderland and falling down rabbit holes while being guided through a mysterious world by a sarcastic feline friend. Towards the end of the novel I also got a creeping sensation that I’d heard this plot before and realized I was thinking of Wall-E. Don’t get me wrong, I still think The Iron King is a very original story, but if you look hard enough it was pretty easy to make connections to other long running themes throughout the fictional world.
This book was action packed, descriptive, full of monsters, and of course, some romance. I was happy with the romance between the characters, but a little put off by the love triangle. I mean really, why is a love triangle necessary in every YA novel? However, this love triangle does work well for these characters, as well as the history between Puck and Ash, so I didn’t mind it too terribly much. It will be very interesting to see how the competition for Meghan’s affection heats up in the next novels, although at this point it’s pretty clear who she wants.
Another part of the book I loved was that amid all the action, there were some really great lessons for the reader. They may have been a little cheesy at times, but they were genuine messages that everyone can relate to and learn from, so bravo for creating a story with a strong sense of morality.
Conclusion:
I could hardly believe how much I loved this book. The world was just, such a clear image in my head that I’m having a hard time escaping it and moving onto my next novel! Speaking of, the minute I come within a 5 mile radius of a bookstore, I’m stopping in and getting the next book in this series. The Iron King was so fantastic and refreshing, I cannot wait to see how Meghan handles the cliff hanger.
Rating: 5/5 Stars
Full review below or on my blog The Dancing Nerd Writes Again
Initial thoughts:
So all I knew about this book was that it was about fairies, and I don’t have much against fairies…okay I have nothing against fairies but I imagined them to be like Tinker Bell. However I had heard from numerous reviews that this faery book, was nothing like Tinker Bell, and that wasn’t necessarily a bad thing.
Spoilers!
Okay. How to start. Well, the book started out a little…whiny, immature teenager for my taste. I felt like the protagonist, who was supposed to be a 16 year old girl was portrayed with emotional outbursts more like a 6 year old. This did continue through the novel, but thankfully many of the other characters that were brought into the story were much more mature and wise, so I was more equipped to deal with a little whining and unnecessary crying every once in awhile.
The world as well as the details and descriptions of the creatures and characters in this novel blew me away. I could so vividly imagine all of these things around me and was constantly envisioning how fantastic this book would be if it was a movie (and you know, done right). The author took my knowledge and understanding of what it meant to be a faery or a fey to a whole new level. Most of the creatures encountered were truly terrifying, which gave the book an edge I hadn’t expected.
I did notice a lot of elements from other classic stories. At times I was vividly reminded of Narnia and traveling through the wardrobe, as well as Alice in Wonderland and falling down rabbit holes while being guided through a mysterious world by a sarcastic feline friend. Towards the end of the novel I also got a creeping sensation that I’d heard this plot before and realized I was thinking of Wall-E. Don’t get me wrong, I still think The Iron King is a very original story, but if you look hard enough it was pretty easy to make connections to other long running themes throughout the fictional world.
This book was action packed, descriptive, full of monsters, and of course, some romance. I was happy with the romance between the characters, but a little put off by the love triangle. I mean really, why is a love triangle necessary in every YA novel? However, this love triangle does work well for these characters, as well as the history between Puck and Ash, so I didn’t mind it too terribly much. It will be very interesting to see how the competition for Meghan’s affection heats up in the next novels, although at this point it’s pretty clear who she wants.
Another part of the book I loved was that amid all the action, there were some really great lessons for the reader. They may have been a little cheesy at times, but they were genuine messages that everyone can relate to and learn from, so bravo for creating a story with a strong sense of morality.
Conclusion:
I could hardly believe how much I loved this book. The world was just, such a clear image in my head that I’m having a hard time escaping it and moving onto my next novel! Speaking of, the minute I come within a 5 mile radius of a bookstore, I’m stopping in and getting the next book in this series. The Iron King was so fantastic and refreshing, I cannot wait to see how Meghan handles the cliff hanger.
Rating: 5/5 Stars
nicklein's review
3.0
3.5 STARS
I went through this with a high expectation. Don't blame me, I've heard so many good things about this series. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. I liked it but I wasn't impressed.
I read the synopsis and was quickly captivated. The premise was very interesting but I find it kinda lacking and a tad bit plain. The story itself felt like a vague retelling mix of some known fairytales and children's stories.
I loved the main protagonist though. Meghan has a very strong-willed personality. I personally liked how she coped when a certain someone seemed as good as dead. She got up and continued working on the task and did not throw a fit or mope or give up like I assumed. She moved on. Not what I expected in a sixteen year old princess in love. I think she deserves an award for that.
Other than Meghan and some fascinating characters, everything was underwhelming. I'm heartbroken. I wanted it so badly to blow my mind.
But I'm still gonna continue with this series because I think it will get better. Writers grow every single day. So I'll be going through the sequel with an open mind and earnest hope.
I went through this with a high expectation. Don't blame me, I've heard so many good things about this series. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. I liked it but I wasn't impressed.
I read the synopsis and was quickly captivated. The premise was very interesting but I find it kinda lacking and a tad bit plain. The story itself felt like a vague retelling mix of some known fairytales and children's stories.
I loved the main protagonist though. Meghan has a very strong-willed personality. I personally liked how she coped when a certain someone seemed as good as dead. She got up and continued working on the task and did not throw a fit or mope or give up like I assumed. She moved on. Not what I expected in a sixteen year old princess in love. I think she deserves an award for that.
Other than Meghan and some fascinating characters, everything was underwhelming. I'm heartbroken. I wanted it so badly to blow my mind.
But I'm still gonna continue with this series because I think it will get better. Writers grow every single day. So I'll be going through the sequel with an open mind and earnest hope.