The Iron King (The Iron Fey #1)

I had never read a fiction book about faeries before...ever, so I was very skeptical starting The Iron King. I was also worried that Kagawa's use of Robin Goodfellow would be repetitive, since so many have alluded to him in creative works before. But boy, was I EVER WRONG! I LOVED this book! I could not put it down. While I was reading this book, Kagawa had me believing in faeries and looking out for the door that would take me to Fairie. A book hasn't blended into my reality like that since Harry Potter. I definately recommend this book, but I only ask one thing: that you don't judge it until you have read books 2 (The Iron Daughter) and book 3 (The Iron Queen). Similar to Twilight, this series flows well together as a whole.

Reader reviewed by Katie

First off, this cover is absolutely breathtaking! I fell in love with
the cover long before I bothered reading the book. The story doesn't
disappoint though.

Meaghan Chase finds herself with a missing
brother, a "famous" friend, and a father who is not human. You'll follow
her into a magical world and with every turn you'll wonder what comes
next. A mix of determination, devotion, and forbidden love make this
story one I will read again and again.

The Iron King is
beautifully written and captures you from the start. I had never read a
"faery" themed book and I never thought I would enjoy it as much as I
did. I'm usually not one for paranormal or fantasy.

If you enjoy
stories with a romantic element, this one is for you! If you enjoy a
story you can't put down (who doesnt?!?), this one is for you! I
recommend this book 100% and hope that you will fall in love with
everyone in the Nevernever too.

Reader reviewed by Reading Angel

"What an amazing book! Kagawa has taken a mix of folk-lore and fae legend and mixed it in with a brillant imagination to make a beautiful, exciting, and creative world that you just can't tear yourself away from. The story flows off of the pages and pulls you in from the first page to the very last.

Meghan Chase is such a great teen character, she flawed and vunerable, but still strong and completely unforgettable. Loyal to all of her friends and family, she goes on a crazy, wild ride, through a scary, yet beautiful world of the imagination to save her brother from an evil fae. She meets some great characters along the way. Grimalkin, a sneaky, sly cat who will crack you up through-out the whole book. Puck, a fun-loving, loyal friend, who helps Meghan through the journey. Ash, a gorgeous prince of the Unseelie court that will melt your heart while he freezes your body, and a whole cast of other spiffy or spooky characters.

There's some romance woven into the tale, but it's not overly done or mushy. It's electric and will have you anticipating when they will finally have that chance to kiss. The world is magically described without be wordy, and each character has a life and a charm of their own. A great read. Everyone needs to pick this up and read it, whether you are a teen or an adult!"

Reader reviewed by KeturCullen1340

Review: Series Alert!!!! Don't you just love them!? I know I haven't
been writing often, but it was only because I was trying to figure out
what I had did wrong to make you guys stop reading. Anyway, I have a lot
of books on back load and need to start cranking out reviews!



     The Iron King is the story of Meghan Chase, a hillbilly with a best
friend named Robbie. She lives on a pig farm and has a cute half
brother named Ethan. After Meghan goes to school and sees a lot of weird
stuff, she comes home to find her mother strewn on the floor and her
brother switched with a changeling. Robbie arrives and reveals himself
as Puck from Shakespeare and takes Meghan on a journey into Faeryland.
Meghan gets lost so much, its terrible. One incident leaves her with a
cat and to the discovery that she is a Faery princess. Then when the
Summer Fae has banquet, she sees the man who was following her again and
knows he hasn't forgotten her. After some weird attacks and a Faery
truce, Meghan, Robbie/Puck, and Ash take off into an adventure to save
Meghan's brother, but along the way run into a complication that could
destroy all Fae.



     This book is not a book, it's a movie. Every scene was rich with
action. I could imagine the flailing limbs and flying ice swords. Ash is
sooooo glorious. He has black hair with a bad boy attitude and is just
my type! They finally get together, but it all crashes and burns when
Ash has to come collect on his end of the bargain. I loved this book. It
was just another Faery surprise. In every other Faery book I have read
the King and Queen never end up together and it is wonderful to have
that finally happen. My favorite thing about this book is that it is a
series and the new book, The Iron Daughter is coming out this year in
August and I can't wait. After you read the Iron Daughter, I think
you'll feel the same.