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    The Iron Daughter

    By Julie Kagawa

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    The New York Times Bestselling Author


    Half Summer faery princess, half human, Meghan has never fit in anywhere. Deserted by the Winter prince she thought loved her, she is prisoner to the Winter faery queen. As war looms between Summer and Winter, Meghan knows that the real danger comes from the Iron fey—ironbound faeries that only she and her absent prince have seen. But no one believes her.

    Worse, Meghan's own fey powers have been cut off. She's stuck in Faery with only her wits for help. Trusting anyone would be foolish. Trusting a seeming traitor could be deadly. But even as she grows a backbone of iron, Meghan can't help but hear the whispers of longing in her all-too-human heart.

    Don't miss the first book in Julie Kagawa's highly anticipated new series, TALON, AVAILABLE OCTOBER 28, 2014

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarlequin
    Release dateAug 1, 2010
    ISBN9781426864155
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    The Iron Daughter
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    Julie Kagawa

    Born in Sacramento, CA, Julie Kagawa moved to Hawaii at the age of nine. There she learned many things; how to bodyboard, that teachers scream when you put centipedes in their desks, and that writing stories in math class is a great way to kill time. Her teachers were glad to see her graduate. Julie now lives is Louisville, KY with her husband and furkids. She is the international and NYT bestselling author of The Iron Fey series. Visit her at juliekagawa.com.

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    • 5/5
      Great Book!!! Amazing Imagery! I actually didn`t realize that this wasn`t the first book in the series when I started it but was still able to join right in and have fun! It takes you on a fun magical journey with that bit of romance intertwined in the background, the kind of journey we would all like to secretly have!
    • 5/5
      Loved this! Meghan's attitude and perseverance were fantastic, and I definitely fell in love with her. Very few cheesy moments, so I loved that.
    • 5/5
      I just love this series!
    • 4/5
      Harder to get into and less original than Iron King, but... It picks up. Megan's obsessive blind devotion is not endeering.
    • 4/5
      You can never be too sure how a second book is going to turn out. I feel often times it is really difficult to top a first book in the series but Julie Kagawa delivers with The Iron Daughter. This book is equal to if not better than the first book.

      Be warned there might be spoilers

      I really liked how this book started out, with Meghan already captive in the Winter kingdom. She reflects on Ash and her journey to there and that Mab pretty much tossed her in a room to deal with her later. She also already has an established frenemie. At first Meghan seems a little bit on the sappy love sick side but I think it makes sense. When the going gets tough she snaps out of it and I like the fact that she has a hard time being mad at Ash even though she wants to.

      I felt the journey in this book was more heart wrenching then the previous. I found myself loving characters I previously hated and getting annoyed with ones I previously loved. Not Ash of course he can do no wrong. :o) Some of the dynamics between the characters change and you kind of pause and think hmm.

      Of course what's a good book series without a love triangle? It was in the first book but I think it really takes form in the second book. I like that Meghan however isn't just bouncing from guy to guy. She is very truthful about her feelings and doesn't skirt around her own faults in the situation.

      The world of Faery that Julie Kagawa has created is addicting. I find myself get a little jolt of excitement when they are going to take a new trod or experience a new area. It's easy to create vivid images in my mind from the detail she puts in to each part of faery.

      Charles! I knew it from her second encounter with him. I hope we get a little bit more on that in the third book.
    • 5/5
      I liked the second book in this series even more than the first--maybe because I already know and care about the characters, maybe because it offers more insight into those we didn't know as well in the first (especially Ash!), maybe just because Kagawa just keeps getting better! The action starts nearly from the very first page on this one, as Meghan runs into more trouble than she could have possibly imagined at the Winter Court--and keeps you going right until the last page. Be warned, though--the ending will make you want to run right out and get book three, just so you can hope to get your favorite characters back to a happier place than the one they end up in!
    • 3/5
      Recently, I reviewed 'The Iron King', the first book in the Iron Fey trilogy. 'The Iron Daughter' is the sophomore effort in the series. It starts off shortly after 'The Iron King' ended and is pretty heavy with Meghan/Ash scenes. Puck has his moments in the story, but I felt he was shunned a bit in this one.

      Starting out with the negatives, I felt that Meghan really should have picked up on certain things quicker than she did. For example, she knows Ash will have to play a certain roll in front of his family, friends, and followers, yet Meghan totally falls hook line and sinker for his act. Also, you'd think Meghan would understand a bit more about life in the Unseelie Court after living in it for a while, but even after she's been there for a while, she still seems to get caught in dangerous situations. It's called street smarts, Meghan!!!

      The biggest thing that irked me with this novel? While I adore Ash and think he and Meghan are a cute couple, it almost seems like their relationship is happening too quickly. What does Meghan really know about Ash and vice versa? I love the idea about them being together, but would have loved to see their relationship develop over a book or two, as opposed to the whirlwind romance we get in this book and its predecessor.

      Positives? The light feel is back again and welcome (even with Meghan worrying all the time about things that she really doesn't need to). Quirky dialog runs through-out the novel, which is always a nice touch! I loved the Exile Court storyline, as well as the real world adventure the troupe faces.

      The best things about 'The Iron Daughter'? Iron Horse and Grim. (Puck, too!) They make this novel. At first Iron Horse's incessant ALL CAPS text bugged the heck out of me, but after a short while, as I saw his character grow, I grew to really enjoy his scenes. Along the same lines, Grim was as charming as ever this novel. He's a huge part of why I like this Iron Fey series. And Puck? Well, he's his witty self in this novel. Thank goodness. He helps to lighten the mood when lovebirds Meghan and Ash are lamenting about their various positions.

      For those who liked the first book, I think you'll want to read 'The Iron Daughter'. It's a solid read, even with the annoying bits. 'The Iron Daughter' gets 3 stars.
    • 2/5
      The Iron Daughter definitely feels like Romeo and Juliet in some ways. Girl and boy from rival groups meet at a party. They dance and fall immediately in forbidden love and passion. They manage to spend time together and begin a forbidden, star-crossed relationship. Her friends and family want him dead; his want nothing more than to see her frozen alive or killed. Of course, this doesn't happen, because the book series would have to end.

      When the story diverges from it's star-crossed inspiration, boy leaves girl, trying not to get them both killed. Girl feels betrayed even though he warned her eighty-five bajillion times what was going to happen. Girl decides to lead on/flirt with her best male friend who is in love with her too. She does this while continuing to want nothing more than forbidden boy. Seriously? This story is supposed to be really romantic, but how can I want this obnoxious girl to end up with any of these guys (except maybe the jackass from her high school who she still finds attractive) when she clearly will go with whoever happens to be there at any given moment? This little side plot is just what was needed to make the whole forbidden love angle even better.

      Meghan has not improved much as a main character, mostly for the reason above. She continues to save herself and others sometimes, which is nice, but she generally expects the menfolk to save her, which is less nice. The other really frustrating thing about her is that she continues to be an airhead. So-called plot twists are obvious, but she never sees them coming (i.e. Ash being all ice prince-y to her in front of his mom). Smaller things baffle her as well. For example, she tries on a dress that has just been finished for her to wear to a prom-like event (at her high school that she no longer really attends) and observes that "it fit perfectly, sliding over my skin as if made for me." Umm, yeah, hon, that's because they made it for you! Also, don't get me started on the whole the-only-way-to-heal-the-faery-prince's-injuries-is-to-go-to-a-school-dance-thing.
    • 3/5
      Well I'm having a really poor week. First I read Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare and now I'm reading this tripe. I know it's not a case of me just not enjoying the genre because I am a romantic but I just can't stand these series where there's supposedly a love triangle but it only lasts as long as it takes for the guy who fills the role of "tortured soul, impossibly perfect and one true love" to show up and have the heroine kick the loyal friend to the curb like so much trash. I knew once Meghan of the Misspelt Name said of Puck that he was "safe, reliable, protective" that this really was just another one of Those books. I think what annoys me most is not that they fall in love INSTANTLY-THE-VERY-SECOND-THEY-LAY-SIGHT-ON-EACH-OTHER or even that they all follow exactly the same narrative trajectory but that the friend guy who loves the heroine always gets treated like utter shit by the heroine. I realise they've not got much to be happy about with the girl they love abandoning their years of commitment to them because some tortured pretty boy saunters by but the heroine continues to use them for all they're worth to her own ends then dumps like they're nothing. To hell with friends, family or the universe as a whole so long as Heroine and Jackass Pretty Boy get to be together.I know, I know this stuff is meant for teenage girls who squee at how romantic it all is and maybe I'm too old, being in my twenties, to understand true love, self sacrifice or responsibility but I honestly think teenage girls deserve better. At the very least they deserve some variety. Why is the best friend romantic option never actually explored except in the most passingly trivial manner to crank up the angst for the real love interest with a nice side of guilt? Why can't realising your soul-mate has been at your side your whole life be an epic romance?I'll continue to read the series because it's not bad enough that I can bring myself to stop but if the next series I read after this, assuming this doesn't get any better and it shows no signs it intends to, is anything like this I may have to kill myself.
    • 5/5
      What can I say that hasn’t been said before about Julie Kagawa and her Iron Fey series? AMAZING! AWESOME! STUPENDOUS! FANTASTIC! So, I guess you could say that I loved this book and the series. I read book 1, The Iron King a while ago and hadn’t gotten around to reading the rest of the series. When The Lost Prince came out though, I couldn’t help myself and had to read it because everywhere I saw fantastic reviews. After reading it, I got excited again for the series and had to read The Iron Daughter, so I borrowed it from the library.After surviving the NeverNever and rescuing her little brother from the Iron Fey, Meghan was hoping her life would return to normal. But since she had to make a deal with Ash, he collected and Meghan had to return with him to the Winter Court. Meghan has been held captive and has lost count of the days. Ash hasn’t returned and seems to be avoiding her. The Queen is making her wait, but when finally she has an audience with her, Ash ignores Meghan. Meghan doesn’t know what to think of him, was he just toying with her feelings, Meghan is heartbroken!The Winter Queen will not believe that the Iron Fey is around everywhere and apparently nobody can find any evidence. The Summer King and Meghan’s Father has come to hand over the season sceptre that will allow winter to come. The Summer King wants his daughter back, but the Queen will not relinquish her and there is uproar.The sceptre is stolen by Iron fey and they killed Ash’s eldest brother in the process. Meghan was witness and left alive, but the Winter Queen doesn’t believe it was the Iron fey. Meghan is going to be killed and Ash comes to her rescue helping her escape. Meghan is determined to find the sceptre and find the new Iron King and in the process stop a war between Summer and Winter.Follow along with Meghan as she tries to find her way, fighting with Ash and being in mortal danger at every corner. With the help of some old friends, Puck and the cat Grimalken, plus some new friends, Queen of the Exiles; Meghan tries to fight her way through the Iron fey and discover who is behind it all. The adventure is heightened by the love triangle; Ash is hiding his true feelings and Puck is also vying for Meghans attention.Julie Kagawa has a fantastic writing style that is so easy to read. When I pick up one of her books, I aaaahhh over how easy and wonderful they are to read. The betrayal, adventure, mystery, romance and humour are just fantastic and with each book I read, I see how Meghan is evolving, maturing and I can’t wait to read more. I cannot decide between Ash and Puck, they are so different, but I can’t help feeling sorry for Puck for always coming off second best. I highly recommend this to all readers, because it is just fantastic.
    • 4/5
      You know when you reach the end of a book and you aren’t ready to close the cover? I read the Acknowdedgements and the list of people to Kagawa thanks including,“and all the wonderful YA book bloggers of the blogosphere, whose excitement and love of this genre makes me grateful and humbled at the same time.”I wasn’t blogging in 2010 when this book was released, so I pass on the thanks to all the book bloggers from way back then and all the newbies just getting goin’. I could kiss this book… let’s get more of these on the shelves!! Lol.So, maybe the ending was perfect. BETTER than perfect!! I can’t even say how perfect the ending was, how heart-wrenching, satisfying, dripping wet the ending was without tossing spoilers everywhere to catch unsuspecting readers.*sigh* I won't. Read on confidently.First let me back up and say this book was not always perfect for me. I was irritated often, feeling like I was reading a lengthy saga of drastically huge proportions that folded in on itself to produce layers faster than I could read through ‘em. Grimalkin, that fey cat, adds to this feeling as he pops in and out of the scene with cryptic comments that made me want to grab his fur and shake his brains for information. (He’s big and gray AND fey with spiky teeth, so it wouldn’t hurt him, if I could get my hands on him. If.)In this second edition of the Iron Fey series, I fell in love with Iron Horse who couldn’t speak softly, but reverberated everyone to the bone with his volume and with his size & his strength. He has so much heart, so much depth. I can’t help hoping he shows up in the next books. Somehow.Let’s talk about characters, ‘cause I wanted to throttle each of ‘em at least once. Meghan Chase is too darn spontaneous all the time. There’s not enough reason behind why some of her choices work out. Some of ‘em should be complete disasters. If you’re a die-hard fan, I apologize, but read the book again and tell me she shouldn’t be buried in a pile of rubble! She gets away with the craziest things – missing swords, ice, fey glares, natural disasters, crushing debris – you name it, she dodges it. When she donned the formal attire that began to shred with all the near-misses, I had to laugh and forgive Kagawa. At least this uncanny knack is spotlighted with a corsage. That’s all I can say.Ash is too flawed for me. I love his royal iciness to his frozen bones, but he leaps into danger as recklessly as Meghan and with even less success. I enjoyed him more in Book #1 when he was invincible and more powerful than any fey. I still clung to that perspective going into Book #2 and this belief warped my sense of all fey power. They are powerful, but not ALL powerful. Maybe Kagawa intended this paradigm shift because I totally believed the final scene by the end of this book, whereas I couldn’t have when I began it.Robin Goodfellow – my feeling are still conflicted when it comes to him. I see why he likes Meghan, but then again, I don’t. He’s lived so LONG. There’s no way he doesn’t see Meghan’s flaws. In fact, his steady pursuit of her flattens out his character a little, when, really, he’s the most deliciously irritating character I’ve read EVER. (Maybe.)Speaking of great side characters… let me just sing the praises of everyone who enters and exits in this story. I loved hating Virus. She’s wonderfully creepy with lots of great weapons.Charles is so mysterious and so perfectly confused. Leanansidhe has such a great personality, although she fed my declining fear of the most powerful fey, being both frightening, cold-hearted and yet more approachable. I thoroughly enjoyed Ash’s brothers – or rather, enjoyed Sage with his dog – I would have loved to have seen more of those two!! And I thoroughly abhorred Rowan right from his first seductive scene. What a great bad guy!! He has so many layers to hate, it’s wonderfully horrible.How about that Summer-Winter war?! There’s such a psychotic edge to the fae that separate them from anything humane and that war was in incredible highlight on that difference. Puck’s glee of battle is mirrored a thousand times in a thousand directions with a thousand different weapons. It’s great in a freaky “I’m gonna die!” sort of way!Cover Commentary: Love it!! I love all these Iron Fey covers. They're so pretty! They don't give much of the story away, do they?My Rating: 4-ish, so I gotta break it down. Meghan & Ash were 4's, the side characters, all 5's. The layers of story to push through? Honestly, I set the book aside a few times since I knew we'd be wandering around awhile, so I give that a 3. The romance is a pretty solid up-to-4. The world of fey? Just, wow... 5. Writing skill is a 5. The pace is a 3.75 - a steady jog. Overall... 4-ish.
    • 4/5
      Tir na Nog still rankles. It's hard for me to get past this sometimes, it's like fingernails on a blackboard, jars me out of the story and gets my hackles up.Apart from that it's an interesting story. Meghan is in the court of the Winter Queen and her faerie ability is locked away from her. Ash is spurning her and the wand of power is stolen. Her life is a mess and she has to do something about it all before war breaks out. It's interesting, The story is taking some interesting twists and turns and playing with some of the stories and tropes. I'm interested in what happens next.Still I'd love to know why every single YA paranormal has to be measured against Twilight, found the recommendation offputting! No vampires and no were, well some shapeshifting but that's to be expected.
    • 4/5
      So I sat down to this book not expecting much, to be honest. I enjoyed the first book, don't get me wrong, but I wasn't enthralled with it so much that I could not put it down. It was a great story.Blurb from Goodreads:Half Summer faery princess, half human, Meghan has never fit in anywhere. Deserted by the Winter prince she thought loved her, she is prisoner to the Winter faery queen. As war looms between Summer and Winter, Meghan knows that the real danger comes from the Iron fey—ironbound faeries that only she and her absent prince have seen. But no one believes her.Worse, Meghan's own fey powers have been cut off. She's stuck in Faery with only her wits for help. Trusting anyone would be foolish. Trusting a seeming traitor could be deadly. But even as she grows a backbone of iron, Meghan can't help but hear the whispers of longing in her all-too-human heart.This book exceeded my expectations with it's action and adventure. It was much faster paced than the first book, which spent a good portion of the first half with world building and setting up the story. With Iron Daughter, Kagawa jumped right into the action and kept it going throughout the entire series.The characters continue to develop and become more well rounded. The relationships between the characters grow and shift, with a seeming ease that I was not expecting.Meghan did not annoy me nearly as much in this book as the first. In this book I could really see her development. She really started to learn how to fight for herself and stand up for what she truly believed in. I did find her angst with Ash rather annoying. The whole battle in her head of whether or not he loves her got a little old. Even I could see that he loves her but he feels he cannot be with her, because it's not "allowed" and also because he thinks it will keep her safe. This seems to be a theme with any romance that happens in YA fiction. I was not surprised to see Puck divulge his love for her. He is tender and sweet and he's known her for so long. I felt badly for him when she kissed him but knew in her mind that her heart belonged to another. Perhaps she thought she could get over Ash and move on, but when does one ever "overcome" true love.And, despite the annoying battle that went on in her head throughout the book regarding Ash, I still wanted her to end up with him, because who doesn't want the girl to get her Prince Charming in the end?I like how Ash was used as a pawn against Meghan. Those fae really know how to make things a challenge! I would love to see more development of this character.And we are re-introduced to some old friends, Grim and Iron Horse, and we get to know some others that we had only heard little of before, Leananshide. And I loved how enemies became friends in this book while friends became enemies. The turn around was something I was not expecting, but was well welcomed.Kagawa certainly packed this booked with much more action than the first. Lots of fighting scenes, lots of running, lots of tension. All these things kept me wanted to read more and more. Her imagery is exceptional, really setting the scene for you with details that are unexpected. I felt like I was in the NeverNever with the characters, experiencing what they were experiencing, seeing what they were seeing, feeling what they were feeling.This book was filled with twists and turns, action and adventure, betrayal and loyalty, jealousy and love. And in the end, a sacrifice which shows that true love can outlast it all. I highly recommend this one over the first and I'm looking forward to seeing where the next book leads me!4 out of 5 stars.
    • 5/5
      Amazing! Better than the first with a perfect ending!!!
    • 4/5
      I'm torn between a 3.5 and a 4 for this novel. While Kagawa's novels continue to impress, I felt that this book lacked a little something that the first novel had.Meghan Chase made a deal with a fairy to save her toddler brother's life, now it's time to pay up. She must travel to the Winter Court as Ash's prisoner. At the Winter Court, the reader learns more about the Winter Court and struggles with Meghan as she tries to make her desires known.This book opens right where The Iron King leaves us. Meghan is now a resident at the Unseelie Court and is trying to adjust to the new characters and the new environment. Like the last novel, Kagawa takes the time to build the world and introduce the readers to the new environment before introducing the conflict. She takes the time to explain the current situation between Meghan and the Winter princess and introduces some new characters. But when the action hits...it hits. Kagawa brings the reader on an exciting adventure in which Meghan must prove her innocence and face the Iron Fey once more. I absolutely adored the pacing of this book, Kagawa takes her time to introduce the characters, her new surroundings and flawlessly brings Meghan on a whole new adventure in the Nevernever.In my review for The Iron King, I stated that it was Kagawa's characters and world building that made me love it so. The same goes for this novel. I loved the new Unseelie Fey and the return of an old-enemy-turned-friend. Their relationships were endearing and each character had its own personality. I also gave this novel a lower rating because of character relationships. Meghan and Ash experience a few bumps in their relationship quite early on. As the prince of the Unseelie court he must appear indifferent to everything, this extends to Meghan. It was tiring seeing Meghan wrestle with her feelings for Ash as he ignored her and gave her all sorts of mixed signals.As always, Julie Kagawa writes poetry and captures the reader's attention from page one. The dialogue will bring a smile to your face and the descriptions easily transport you into Kagawa's world.The Iron Fey series continues to impress and I cannot wait to know what happens next! Now I just need to read the novella!
    • 4/5
      Taking up soon after The Iron King leaves off, Meghan Chase is now in Tir Na Nog, the domain of Mab, Queen of the Unseelie. After all, that's the deal she made with Prince Ash: help rescue her brother, Ethan, and she would return with him - and you can't get out of bargains made with faeries. But Ash, one of Mab's sons, has been strangely distant, and Meghan isn't sure what to do, especially since the threat of the iron fey is still present.It's hard to say exactly why this didn't work for me as well as the first one did, so I am going to chalk it up to my reading mood. This is truly more of the same as the first book - Meghan going off into an adventure trying to defeat the iron fey, while worrying over boys. I found myself quicker to criticize her, mainly when she was being a boy-obsessed (faery-obsessed?) teenage girl or when she never seems to be able to contribute to a fight before someone gets injured. Can't we give the girl a sword or a bow and arrows? Still, it was a fairly engaging story and while I may not hunt down the third book to read immediately, I do want to see where the series ultimately ends.
    • 5/5
      The Iron Daughter grabbed me and completely immersed me into the world that Kagawa has created. The Iron King was pretty good, and I enjoyed it, but The Iron Daughter blew me away. The characters are even more dynamic in this installment, the plot is more intriguing, the pacing is perfect, and the writing is spectacular. I completely lost myself in this book, and I can't wait to read The Iron Queen.My favorite part about this novel was getting to know the characters better. Meghan is forced to work with people that I never thought she'd work with, and through those working relationships, I got to know some characters who were mysteries to me in the previous book. Furthermore, new characters were introduced, and they are just as unique and complex as the original characters are. I loved seeing more of my favorite faery cat, Grimalkin, and I also liked seeing another side of Puck. Ash is still my favorite, but he and Meghan got on my nerves at certain points within the book. However, Meghan was, for the most part, very mature and strong. She made difficult decisions and was fairly selfless the entire time. She has grown so much since The Iron King. By the end of the novel, she is even stronger. I can't wait to see how much she grows in the next book.The plot of The Iron Daughter was full of twists and turns that I did not see coming. The book also seemed to move more quickly than the previous installment. I didn't get bored, nor did I feel that anything dragged while reading this novel. This caused me to enjoy the book much more than I did the first one. I hate when pacing is off, but Kagawa seems to have fixed the pacing problem that was apparent in the first novel. The plot for this story is also much more emotional than the last book. I actually cried during one part. I'm not sure if this is due to the fact that I got to know the characters more, and therefore felt more emotionally invested in what happened to them, or if Kagawa's writing was just better. Either way, this book got to me. Also, the ending is amazing. It's very rare that I like an ending of a book as much as I liked this one. Not only was it perfect plot-wise, but it also tied things up nicely while leaving room for the sequel.Overall, I'd recommend this book (and series) to anyone. I really enjoyed The Iron Daughter. If you gave The Iron King a try, but weren't completely sold on it, I suggest giving the series another shot with this book. You won't be disappointed.
    • 4/5
      I liked this book as much as I liked the first one. I do have some issues with the story. I have thought about creating a seperate blog to issue the concerns in depth. Wouldn't want any spoilers on here! The girl and 2 guy love triangle doesn't really bother me, but at times it did in this book. I love the action and adventure you get with Meghan, Puck, and Ash. Having Grimm and Iron Horse as well was very nice! I think the book was well written, and read (the audiobook). When I started the series I wasn't sure I would like book about Fae, but....I DO!
    • 4/5
      Meghan, Ash & Puck (Robin Goodfellow) are at it again, thier goal this time is to capture the sceptor that was stolen by the Iron Fey. Queen Mab (Winter Fey) and King Oberon (Summer Fey and also Megan Chase's father) are at war after thinking Summer Fey stole the Sceptor that is passed between the two fey for the seasons. However they are wrong. Do Meghan, Puck & Ash succed, How are Ash and Meghan going to save their romance since it is forbidden to have love between Winter and summer? A must read to find out what happens
    • 4/5
      Meghan! How can you be so frustrating!!! I wanted to believe that she understood Ash’s position in the Winter Court. How many times did he tell her that the Court would play on her emotions and strip her of all feeling if she showed any. Then at the worst possible moments she blurts out that she loves Ash, right in front of his evil brother, Rowan. From then on all hell breaks lose and Meghan in her naivety finally understands but for me it’s her bravery and kindness that makes her shine.The romance with Ash and Meghan reaches new heights and he explains why he’s scared to love again. But when Puck arrives back on the scene things get a little twisted in Meghan’s head. The story is quick paced and continues non-stop. I loved this book, but not as much as the other two before it. I nearly cried when Ash was at Meghan’s house, and she stuck by him even though he’d done those terrible things.The writing of Kagawa is gorgeous and this is no poor sequel to Iron King. It’s so much more…
    • 4/5
      Meghan Chase has returned home, or so she thought, until Ash comes to collect her for the deal they'd made in the previous book. In the Winter court Ash ignores her and treats her like common poo. She and Puck go off on their own to fight the Iron Fey but find Virus instead - who has done something terrible to Ash!Review: I'm really sleepy right now and can't really remember this one... All I know is Kagawa needs to stop with the "Meghan Chase..." stuff and having the girl faint around every bend and screaming! Although... if I was in her position I'd might scream too. But wouldn't she be desensitized by book three? Maybe Meghan Chase needs iron pills. I love Grim and how he answers everything with a simple, "I am a cat." Like that's the answer to everything! He really does crack me up.
    • 3/5
      this does not fulfill the promise of the first one. It devolves into a tragic romance between Ash and Meghan, and doesn't get into the events of the brewing war between Winter and Summer and how that could wreak havoc with our world. It also doesn't develop the obvious plot twist where Meghan has inherited the Iron King's powers and realm, though it is hinted at through Ironhorse's devotion to her and her ability to manipulate Iron and technology. It's depressing because it's just a basic love triangle. She even gets revenge on the jock from high school who humiliated her because she gets to bring the two hottest dudes in existence to the prom. bit predictable. sigh* had such high hopes...
    • 5/5
      I was so excited to read The Iron Daughter having loved The Iron King so much, and I have to say, I loved The Iron Daughter even more! These books are such a great, fast paced blend of action and romance that it makes them hard to put them down!All of the characters in this series are so great and I was so excited to see where their story continued. I loved Meghan just as much, probably more, in this installment of the series! I found that throughout the course of the book we really were able to see how much stronger and how much more brave she was growing. Even though she grew so much stronger in this book, I still definitely found Meghan to be the same sweet, endearing girl that she was in the first book, and I really liked that. Prince Ash, our sexy ice prince was...well...just as hot as he was in the first book. Ash is the type of guy who wears a hard outer shell, but once you break through his barriers, he is so sweet and loving. Whenever he would say somthing that was sweet or romantic, my heart would completely melt. I really, really love Ash's character, but he really pissed me off for a large portion of this book, to be quite honest! But don't worry, he most definitely redeemed himself in the end! Puck was the same hilarious and sarcastic Puck that we enjoyed in the first book, but we definitely got to see a more serious side him in The Iron Daughter. I really enjoyed seeing Puck be a little more serious, not always joking and teasing, in this book, especially when it came to Meghan. I really liked getting to know Puck in a different way. I also really enjoyed pretty much all of the scenes with Ash and Puck together, those two always make me laugh with their bickering and the insults that they throw at eachother!Julie Kagawa's writing was amazing, of course, which is no surprise to me after having read The Iron King! The plot of The Iron Daughter was great and kept me turning the pages, desperate to find out what would happen next. There were definitely some plot twists that I didn't see coming where friends became enemies and enemies became friends! I have absolutley nothing negative to say about this series! It's so great! If you haven't read it yet, then what are you waiting for!? Go pick up a copy right now, I promise that it won't disappoint!
    • 4/5
      With the second book in the series Julie Kagawa continues Meghan's adventures in the Nevernever and if you thought the first volume was full of danger prepare for an even wilder ride this time around. I think my favorite thing about this book was how while Meghan is underestimated by everyone, possibly even those on her side, she emerges as the most powerful figure in the faery world - she is half-human so she is immune to the effects of iron, she is the daughter of the Seelie King so her faery powers (when she can use them) are above average, and it seems like her encounter with Machina left her with extra abilities that even she doesn't clearly understand just yet. How much better can it get? Now that The Iron Daughter is wrapped up I am all kinds of excited to see Meghan in The Iron Queen, fully expecting her to kick some serious butt shock-and-awe-style. So yes, girl power gets the highest marks here and the guys frame it very nicely. It was good to see Puck and Ash in frenemy mode again, their bickering is just too sharp-tongued not to enjoy. Grimalkin is back too with his signature attitude and he is as amusing as ever. I have to admit, all the characters are very much smart alecks and their dialogue makes for great reading. Mix that with practically non-stop action and major plot twists (betrayal, anyone?) and the book is almost impossible to put down. Another thing that keeps the tension up is the solidification of the love triangle. We all knew it was coming so no major surprise there and now Meghan has to choose between the two guys vying for her affection, which is no easy feat because she (wait for it) is in love with both of them. At least their unexpected ally is keeping a respectable distance and is sticking with the role of friend and protector, otherwise it would've been simply too much. There is plenty of angst, drama in the best traditions of Romeo and Juliet, deadly encounters because this is the Nevernever after all, and even a makeover. I mentioned earlier that after her confrontation with the Iron King Meghan has acquired some extra abilities and I'd like to compliment Ms. Kagawa for giving us glimpses of what she can do and shaping the general idea of what's in store without giving too much away. I really can't wait to read Iron Queen to see how she fulfills these subtle promises because if things go the way I think they will the balance of powers will be changed in a manner I don't think anybody in Neverever expects. Except for maybe Grimalkin. That cat is tricky beyond belief. Remember how the series started with Meghan thinking about the day her father disappeared at the edge of a lake in a park while she was buying ice cream? Remember how later she gave a memory in exchange for clues as to how to find and destroy Machina? Those little plot threads that could've been so easily forgotten and abandoned have come back in this book and the mystery behind them is probably the most fascinating one of all. I'm not going to tell you too much, but just know that there is more depth to these books than may appear at first glance. Those threads are like Stanislawski's gun - if it's there in the first act it will fire in the third act, and I think Kagawa has already begun to pull the trigger. The one thing that detracted a little bit from this novel and my impression of the series in general is that the main plot elements of the love triangle between the girl who doesn't fit it, her best friend, and the very cold and dangerous other guy as well as the weakest player becoming strongest player kept reminding me of Twilight. I imagine that Stephenie Meyer probably didn't invent those either but it's just so recent that it's almost like deja vu. I will give Ms. Kagawa props for making it her own though - the relationship between the two rivals is more complex than the plain "enemies forever" formula, the emergence of Meghan as a powerhouse is very gradual and very subtle, and I don't think anybody's going to be able to talk themselves out of fighting to the death in this series. Except for may be Grimalkin. All in all this is a wild ride you don't want to miss, so strap in and hang on, the fun is just getting started.
    • 4/5
      I'm so glad things really started to pick up after Iron King. I can definitely see why this series has so many fans. Again, Kagawa paints a wonderful portrait of Nevernever and while reading the book I feel like I'm living in this fantastical dream world as well. Meghan is growing throughout her journey. There were parts where I was just slightly irritated with her. Specifically in parts where she was totally being emo and so ready to sacrifice her life for Ash. I get that you're in love with him but you hardly know him. Sorry, but a couple make out sessions with a hot guy is not enough for me to want to sacrifice my own life for his. Also, I'm still playing a little tug of war as to which love interest I should be rooting for. My instinct if to go for the handsome Prince but I'm one who likes to be light and humorous. Puck and his one liners is too much fun compared to Ash's icy demeanor.As a warning the ending was a bit sad and I cursed out loud to Kagawa for taking someone from the story but I won't be giving you a clue as to who it is. You'll have to read the books yourself to find out. Now I'm off for more adventures into the Nevernever……Iron Queen here I come!
    • 4/5
      A half faery teen struggles to find her place in her ancestral world as war between the Summer and Winter fey approaches, secretly orchestrated by the Iron fey. Well written, second installment, the characters are enjoyable and unique to the subject matter, magical, while at the same time being able to move in and out of the human realm thanks to glamour. Looking forward to more from this author and this series.Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the author through the NetGalley Early Reviewer program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 [...] : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." 
    • 5/5
      Where do I even begin with this book? I thought the first one was amazing and book 2 was just beyond amazing! This series just keeps getting better and better. I am so in love with Ash and Meg! Their love gives me goosebumps! Everything in this book just seem so real and exciting! I think Julie Kagawa out did herself. I loved the first one, but definitely enjoyed this book better! I love reading a series where every book is so good, but the next in the series is even better! This book had me on the edge of my seat. If you have not read The Iron King which is the first book in this series then you must! I seriously did not find one thing wrong with this book. I loved everything about it and if I keep typing I will give away spoilers! LOL A MUST MUST READ!
    • 4/5
      Been awhile since I rooted for the guy who didn't get the girl!
    • 5/5
      Second in the Iron Fey series, Meghan's managed to get her brother back home safely, but now she's a captive in the Winter court where the Unseelie fey hold sway. Much as she loves Ash, she finds him distant and cold - when she can find him at all. No sign of the Iron fey can be found, and Meghan's position is growing tenuous. Betrayal and tragedy strike, and Meghan is once again pitted against the Iron fey - but this time the consequences of failure could mean the end of Faerie itself.Kagawa populates her stories well, and she has a talent for making her endings not-quite-but-almost cliffhangers. Can't wait new catastrophes the next installment clobbers Meghan with.
    • 5/5
      I’m just going to point out that the cover is absolutely gorgeous! I had high hopes for this one to be as good as the first book! And it exceeded my expectations! I’m so glad! Along, the way, I literally fell in love with the series.The plot was pretty cool. The book starts with Meghan living up to the bargain, staying at the winter court; she struggles with the Ash’s sudden change in behaviour. The romance was definitely the best part for me. The beautiful description of the story pulls us into a dangerously beautiful word of fey. The ending doesn’t leave you disappointed; it kept me wanting more, that’s always the perfect way to end a book.The characters are back – Meghan, Ash, Puck and Grimalkin. The romance is back. The summer and winter court are back. The tension is stronger. The fantasy is better than ever.I loved the tension of the love triangle. Very well written, I finished the book feeling completely satisfied with a big grin on my face. It’s one of those books, you’ll want to keep re-reading and never get bored of and I love that. In my opinion, it’s even better than the first; there was more action than the first book and everything was much more complicated.Once you start reading, you won’t stop and you definitely won’t be disappointed. I can’t wait to start reading The Iron Queen!Rating: 5 out of 5