suzannedix's review against another edition
3.0
I really dislike fairy books - there is such malice and menace to them all (Wicked Lovely, Fairie Path, Paranormalcy) but this was interesting and I can see why the kids are hooked. The writing is so-so and has some mature language.
whatismimreading's review against another edition
5.0
Wow wow wow!
Its 1:08am and I want to read Book 2 but damn I need sleep.
There is YA, mystery, action, romance, everything you want in paranomal YA fiction. Not only that but its NOT about vampires! Woohoo!!!
Loved it!
Its 1:08am and I want to read Book 2 but damn I need sleep.
There is YA, mystery, action, romance, everything you want in paranomal YA fiction. Not only that but its NOT about vampires! Woohoo!!!
Loved it!
kimberseverance's review against another edition
2.0
Alot of "already made up" fantasies but it does get abit more unique in the end
pin's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
3.25 stars
So when I came across this book again, I felt it was time to go down memory lane and reread the first and finally read the whole series.
And well I can see why teen me loved the book. Adult me however is not as overjoyed by it lol.
I liked the world building well enough, but the whole time I always felt that a little something was missing. Maybe it’s the writing that causes this for me or the sometimes very silly decisions Meghan makes even if you consider that she is just a teen.
Overall though I enjoyed my time with the book and look forward to continuing this series after so many years.
Quotes I liked:
“Something was happening, something strange and creepy and terrifying, and the scariest part of all was that it wore a familiar, ordinary face.”
“Charming,” Puck commented, gazing around in distaste. “I love the barren, dead feel they’re going for. Who’s the gardener, I wonder? I’d love to get some tips.”
“I am a cat,” Grimalkin replied, as if that explained anything.”
Spoiler
I read this book once before when I was a teen and I distinctly remember loving the book. It was before the second one had released which is why I then never continued this series as I had gotten it from the library.So when I came across this book again, I felt it was time to go down memory lane and reread the first and finally read the whole series.
And well I can see why teen me loved the book. Adult me however is not as overjoyed by it lol.
I liked the world building well enough, but the whole time I always felt that a little something was missing. Maybe it’s the writing that causes this for me or the sometimes very silly decisions Meghan makes even if you consider that she is just a teen.
Overall though I enjoyed my time with the book and look forward to continuing this series after so many years.
Quotes I liked:
“Something was happening, something strange and creepy and terrifying, and the scariest part of all was that it wore a familiar, ordinary face.”
“Charming,” Puck commented, gazing around in distaste. “I love the barren, dead feel they’re going for. Who’s the gardener, I wonder? I’d love to get some tips.”
“I am a cat,” Grimalkin replied, as if that explained anything.”
blacksheepdigitalva's review against another edition
4.0
OMG!! This book was AMAZING!! I really liked it. Meghan Chase is a great character. This book was nothing that I expected it to be like. I loved Grim. Haha. He was so funny. Definitely my favorite character and not just because he's a cat. Ash was incredible also. I felt so bad for hime when he told the story of Ariella. Oh the tragedy!! Puck was hilarious. He made the whole book. I guess we'll figure out if he died in the next book. Oberon was a cool character. I definitely need to read A Midsummer Night's Dream though.
annelives's review against another edition
3.0
3.25 / 5 stars
Overall I liked the story. The overarching concept of new iron fey vs older fey is engaging. Many of the creatures and plot developments are reminiscent of other fey stories. I would wager that Labyrinth is probably a favorite of the author and that they she really likes the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland.
I'm not sure how I feel about Puck as a teenage love interest, but I liked his character. I thought the author did a good job of crafting his mischievous devil may care attitude. Ash is the typical reserved warrior with a wounded heart that only the heroine can reach. It's a short lived love triangle as the reader can tell fairly early in the story that Meghan will choose Ash over Puck, which is a shame. Puck is a more interesting character while Ash is kind of a walking cliche. Meghan is kind of a damsel which is tiring at times. She does start to come into her own towards the end of the story though, so maybe she'll be less of a damsel in future books.
It's an entertaining, fast paced read and puts a unique twist on fey stories. I plan on reading the second book in the series.
Overall I liked the story. The overarching concept of new iron fey vs older fey is engaging. Many of the creatures and plot developments are reminiscent of other fey stories. I would wager that Labyrinth is probably a favorite of the author and that they she really likes the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland.
I'm not sure how I feel about Puck as a teenage love interest, but I liked his character. I thought the author did a good job of crafting his mischievous devil may care attitude. Ash is the typical reserved warrior with a wounded heart that only the heroine can reach. It's a short lived love triangle as the reader can tell fairly early in the story that Meghan will choose Ash over Puck, which is a shame. Puck is a more interesting character while Ash is kind of a walking cliche. Meghan is kind of a damsel which is tiring at times. She does start to come into her own towards the end of the story though, so maybe she'll be less of a damsel in future books.
It's an entertaining, fast paced read and puts a unique twist on fey stories. I plan on reading the second book in the series.
katherinesshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This was a really easy ya fantasy read. I read this book knowing that it was kind of a nostalgic series as I think it’s great for the time it was published. My only issues were that I personally thought this book was a little too rushed and it could have used more pages. Additionally, the romance at the end of the book grated on my nerves. I fully expected romance going into this book but it was not well done at all. My favorite character was the cat. I don’t know if I will continue reading the series due to the predictability of the plot and the immaturity of the main character.
msammy91's review against another edition
5.0
It was a surprisingly easy read. I actually really enjoyed it though.
readingnymph's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars.
I would have enjoyed this so much more 10 years ago.
Unfortunately, I don't think this has aged well, however it was really interesting to see the influence from other books and exploring the world of the Seelie and UnSeelie courts.
I would have enjoyed this so much more 10 years ago.
Unfortunately, I don't think this has aged well, however it was really interesting to see the influence from other books and exploring the world of the Seelie and UnSeelie courts.