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A review by nicklein
The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
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.