Iron's Prophecy (Iron Fey, #4.5)

by Julie Kagawa

Find out the deepest secrets of Julie Kagawa’s New York Times Bestselling Iron Fey series in this exclusive e-book short story!

Meghan Chase is finally getting used to being the Iron Queen, ruler of the Iron Fey. Her life may be strange, but with former Winter prince Ash by her side at last, she wouldn’t have it any other way…

But when they travel to the Summer and Winter courts’ gathering for Elysium, the oracle from Meghan’s past returns with a dire prophecy:

“What you carry will either unite the courts, or it will destroy them.”

Now Meghan faces a devastating choice that may determine the future of all fey—and her and Ash’s unborn child…

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• ISBN13: 9781408997369
• Publish Date: 1 September 2012 (first published 1 January 2012)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: GB
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Imprint: HQ Young Adult
• Format: eBook (EPUB)
• Pages: 416
• Language: English
• URL: http://harpercollins.co.uk

Reviews

[Angie]

Iron's Prophecy was interesting. I don't think it really fit as an ending novella to The Iron Fey series. It probably would work better as a prequel for the spinoff, since I suspect the Oracle's prophecy is going to one of the main conflicts of that series. Either way, I did like this glimpse into Meghan's life as the Iron Queen. Things can't stay peaceful for long, so of course the Oracle has to pop up and freak everyone out over something that might happen. Meghan has a tough decision to make though, since it all comes down to the two things she loves most in the world. She made the obvious choice, but given that futures aren't set in stone, it makes sense. I just hope that means there's exciting things to come!

Read more of my reviews at Pinkindle Reads & Reviews.

[Sam@WLABB]

After reading this, I am chomping at the bit to start "The Iron Fey: Call of the Forgotten". I love the world of the Nevernever, Megan is a kick-ass strong female, Ash is a perfect knight and together -- swoon.

[Vicki]

3.5 stars

[ellieroth]

El Extraño Gato del Cuento

WOW

Diré que empecé a leer esta historia corta cuando ya iba a la mitad de The Lost Prince y en cierta forma como que le dio más impacto. Porque como bien nos dice la sinopsis y Julie nos adelanta en su nota de autor, el hijo no nacido (o por nacer, tienen que leer la historia) e Ethan Chase, tendrán mucho que ver. Claro, todo depende de la decisión de Meghan, Reina de Hierro.


Meghan dice que ya no es la inmadura y llorona del pasado, y estoy un poco de acuerdo, me ha gustado un poco más su nueva versión. ya saben que en el pasado tuvimos nuestras diferencias. Ash, Puck, Grim, perfectos todos ellos. Los amo.

Sinceramente, gracias Julie por este excelente puente entre dos historias. Muchas gracias y a continuar la aventura.

Reseña completa (quejas y comentarios): El Extraño Gato del Cuento

[tweetybugshouse]

Loves it perfect way to set the story up for the next chapter. Thanks for giving ash and Megan a great ending and a great way to bring in the new series.

[Cocktails and Books]

Loved this novella. It's great to see what happened with Ash and Meghan, after she became queen of the Iron Fey. And I could definitely see the tie into Ethan's series of books, which I can't wait to read now.

[violetpeanut]

Nothing really unexpected or new here but it's entertaining and sets up well for [b:The Lost Prince|12614410|The Lost Prince (The Iron Fey Call of the Forgotten, #1)|Julie Kagawa|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1335463790s/12614410.jpg|17632083].

[Linda]

This probably would have gotten 5 stars from me if I had read this before I read The Lost Prince.

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This was a good story, and the characters Meghan, Ash and Puck were present, there were also glimpses of Oberon, Tatiania and Mab. Nice filler story, and also to explain some things that aren't really discussed in The Lost Prince.

[lizarodz]

Find my original review here:
Reading with ABC

This will be a short review, appropriate for a short novella. I see Iron’s Prophesy as an introduction to Ms. Kagawa’s new series, Call of the Forgotten, Ethan’s Chase story. As with all the books of the Iron Fey series, I really enjoyed this installment.


What can I say? If you’ve read my blog before you know that I adore Ash. He is one of the most romantic and awesome characters that I’ve ever read about and I could never get enough of him, ever. But moving on, I really enjoyed this short adventuret. It had all the required elements: fey, monsters, an impossible quest, a big party, a loving couple, a prophesy, and so much more. Most importantly, it has my favorite characters: Ash, Meghan, Grimalkin and Puck. Yes! Puck’s back and better than ever! Although I LOVE Ash, I really missed Puck too :)


The Oracle shows Meghan a future that is full of tragedy and involves an event between Ethan and her unborn child, which triggers the end of the Nevernever. Talking about heavy! Of course, Meghan and Ash know that the future is not written in stone and decide to have their child anyway (of course they did!)


I know that with this short novella, Ash and Meghan’s story is now over, but I do hope we get to see a bit of them in the new series. (*pretty please*)
Here are some of fun quotes:


“No, I’m not homesick. I might miss my kin, but my home is Mag Tuiredh, or wherever you wish to rule from…My home…is with you” – Ash


“Uh, guys? Puck glanced over his shoulder at us. Not to be rude and all, but this thing is starting to eye me like I’m a big tasty mouse. I hope you two are planning to join the party soon” – Puck

[ladygrey]

This is a great short story because it's actually a story. It isn't just a scene or a few scenes; its a full, albeit brief, adventure. Its got action and romance and the characters are fun and its actually great yo see Meghan's as a faery queen. She isn't petulant or naive or annoying, she's strong and resourceful and it's cool. It's also great to see a more gentle but still dangerous Ash. Though it's only a glimpse, getting yo experience these characters in their new life is really pretty fun.