sstaley
Written on Apr 20, 2020
From the limitless imagination of New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Julie Kagawa, The Iron Fey series continues.
My name--my True Name--is Ashallayn'darkmyr Tallyn.I am the last remaining son of Mab, Queen of the Unseelie Court.
And I am dead to her.
My fall began, as many stories do, with a girl...
To cold faery prince Ash, love was a weakness for mortals and fools. Then Meghan Chase--a half human, half fey slip of a girl--smashed through his barricades, binding him to her irrevocably with his oath to be her knight.Meghan is now the Iron Queen, ruler of a realm where no Winter or Summer fey can survive and with the unwelcome company of his archrival, Summer Court prankster Puck, and the infuriating cait sith Grimalkin, Ash begins a quest to find a way to honor his vow to stand by Meghan's side.
To survive in the Iron Realm, Ash must have a soul and a mortal body. But the tests he must face to earn these things are impossible. And along the way Ash learns something that changes everything. A truth that challenges his darkest beliefs and shows him that sometimes it takes more than courage to make the ultimate sacrifice.
Don't miss the first book in Julie Kagawa's highly anticipated new series, SHADOW OF THE FOX, AVAILABLE OCTOBER 2, 2018
"Julie Kagawa is one killer storyteller."
--MTV's Hollywood Crush blog"The Iron King has the...enchantment, imagination and adventure of... Alice in Wonderland, Narnia and The Lord of the Rings, but with lots more romance."
--Justine magazine
"A full five-stars to Julie Kagawa's The Iron Daughter. If you love action, romance and watching how characters mature through heart-wrenching trials, you will love this story as much as I do."
--Mundie Moms blog
- ISBN10 0373210361
- ISBN13 9780373210367
- Publish Date 25 October 2011 (first published 1 January 2011)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Imprint Mills & Boon
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 400
- Language English
Reviews
Angie
Written on May 21, 2015
I did enjoy The Iron Knight, but it wasn't quite as engaging and exciting as the rest of the series. There's no big battle happening, nothing huge and life threatening. Ash and everyone do face some unpleasant things at the beginning, but obviously they have to be able to reach the final destination or the book would have been super short. However, once Ash is going about his tests, I was hooked! Those are some tortuous things he had to go through, but they were necessary for his quest. Is being human really want he wants? Can he handle it?!
The Iron Knight was a fitting ending to this series, although I felt like there was a bit of a lack of commitment on the author's part. I can't say why exactly, but the results of Ash's quest weren't what I was expecting. She should have taken it all the way, instead of leaving that bit of wiggle room. It just feels like a cop out. But I am happy with it overall.
Read more of my reviews at Pinkindle Reads & Reviews.
Sam@WLABB
Written on Aug 23, 2014
tweetybugshouse
Written on Sep 2, 2013
I have been waiting to read the final part of this story for a while and was so excited when my library got an e-book copy. By the amount of time it took me to read it, you know I was excited. I love how we get more back story on Ash and his first love, and how he journeys to the end of the world to be with the Iron Queen.
This is a great series if you have a love of characters for William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Join Puck, Oberon, Titania, and the winter and summer courts in a nice fun-read that will keep you wanting more.
ellieroth
Written on Mar 6, 2013
Creo, no estoy segura, que este es el último libro de la saga. Digo "creo" porque hay varias historias cortas, spin-off también. No sé muy bien como empezar la reseña. Hay tantos puntos que me gustaría tocar, ojalá lo pueda hacer bien, y con la menor cantidad de spoilers posible, por si no has leído los anteriores. Bastante difícil, pero bueno, hagamos el intento.
Estoy contenta, porque POR FIN me libré de Meghan ¿Se murió? Pues no tanto así, pero este libro es desde el punto de vista de Ash, es un libro nuevo no uno anterior narrado por él. No puedo decir que el Príncipe-Que-No-Lo-es fue un viento fresco (es imposible no hacer bromas estúpidas), Ash es bastante emo, la verdad, al menos en los primeros capítulos. Después de ese inicio tan melancólico y sufridón por Ash, la cosa se pone bastante interesante. Repito: Voy tratar con todo la fuerza posible no hacer spoiler.
Me encanta el príncipe Ash y me cae mal Meghan Chase, pero eso no quiere decir que me haya sentido feliz por todo lo que pasó en este libro. Cierta persona importante para Ash no andaba muerta ni de parranda ¿entendieron quién? ¿Se hacen alguna idea? Sí, ELLA regresa para confundir a nuestro príncipito y por primera vez ponerme de parte de Meghan. Cosas que pasan.
El libro me ha gustado mucho, bastante acción, tensión emocional, los personajes nuevos y viejos conocidos fantásticos, la narración muy buena excepto en algunas partes que mi yo apurada lo sintió lento, pero está bien. Me gusta el mundo feary de Julie, me fascina en realidad, como gran admiradora de los Hermanos Grim, el que Julie le dé ese otro trasfondo a los villanos de los cuentos, me encanta.
No me decepcioné ni tampoco puedo decir que me guste mucho más ahora esta saga, estuvo bien, fue liberador no renegar por un personaje, esa dolor de corazón que me puso la autora me odio-encantó, ¿qué puedo decir? Soy una masoquista. Buen final para The Iron Fey (o eso creo, con el final digo, ahora lo escritores hacen cada cosa para agrandar una saga).
Reseña completa (quejas y comentarios): El Extraño Gato del Cuento
reveriesociety_
Written on Mar 1, 2012
Fey Heart
ladygrey
Written on Feb 18, 2012
But as this story progressed there was an aspect of poetry to it; it's haunting and lovely. And I really love when an author says the exact right words at the exact right moment. It's so satisfying and intriguing that I want to just sit and read it again and again, even if it's only a sentence or two.
And in Part 3 there's an element of mythology, a deeper significance that this series has never had but was really good. I loved the trials because they weren't obvious or trite, they meant something and had purpose. The third trial was so tragic. I'd barely started it when I had this horrible realization of what it was and I wondered how that whole aspect hadn't occurred to Ash the whole time. And it was worse to read then I thought it would be. I hate tragedy but I love happy endings in the aftermath of them.
bookishzelda
Written on Feb 5, 2012
I was a little worried about how I would feel not having Meghan in the book but even though she was missed. It was nice to have the focus be on Ash and Puck. It was nice to have things be in the point of Ash, so we could really see what goes on in that dark little mind of his. It just made me love him more, if that's possible. I will always be Team Ash but I don't think the books would be the same without Puck. Of course how would they find anything without Grim, he's a cat, he knows everything. I liked the big bad wolf and the idea behind why he is a part of Faery. There another new character that completely annoyed me but I got over it and that is in part because of Ash. He had a normal reaction but at the end of the day he knows what he wants and were he belongs.
I loved the journey of this book. Mostly because it was more of a quest. Nobody was chasing them out of dodge, they went on the journey of their own choosing. If at any time they wanted to abandon it they could, no questions ask and nobody the wiser. That is what makes Ash shine, his dedication to what he was setting out to do. Everything that they go through in the book makes sense to me and definitely fits in with the end game. I especially like the trials, they were not what I was expecting but I understood the purpose of them. The last trial was a definite teaser because I felt like I was waiting for the bomb to explode. Every minute of this book was captivating.
I just have to say...phew and wow.
There were some great extras at the end of the book. It reminded me of Japanese manga actually. Julie does a review with guest appearances from Ash and Puck. There is also a survival guide to the NeverNever. It emphasizes wearing clothes that you will be able to run in. It was very cute.
This series easily moved up my favorites list to at least second place if not battling it out with Harry Potter for first. I can easily say that if there are more books that involve this realm of Faery (i.e. Ethan)I wouldn't hesitate to pick them up.
The only question that still lingers on my mind....Does Meghan have a true name?
Amanda
Written on Nov 23, 2011
I almost gave up on this book. Those who have read the book before and know of my dislike of love triangles will understand why. There is an appearance of a certain character that throws the balance of this book off about a third of the way through and I wanted to give up in despair. I’m glad I did not. Though I struggled with certain elements of the book, the struggle is necessary, just as Ash’s journey to find his soul was necessary.
I found Ash’s narration to be the perfect reflection of who he is and what he quest was on. Throughout the series, I liked Ash more than Meghan, and I enjoyed delving into Ash’s perspective. At times, however, especially toward the beginning of the book, I almost felt that Ash was too distant and aloof. But then, those feelings are needed to contrast with who Ash must become to possess a soul. We can literally track his change.
The Iron Knight tore me up. I was not even sure how to rate this final installment, but no matter my problems with the book, the ending more than makes up for the frustration and pain. In fact, everything that Ash is dragged through is necessary, as though everything must happen for a reason. It does, but it does not necessarily make sense at the time. That is simply how life works.
Seeing Ash and Puck together was fantastic. We got an inside look into their relationship, and it gave me an appreciation for their history and everything that they went through together. Puck was one of those secondary characters that tended to steal the show at time, not just in this book, but throughout the entire series. The Iron Fey series would not have been the same without Puck. And, of course, we can’t forget the special treat that is Grim, either. The Iron Knight was a necessary part of the Iron Fey journey; not only did it provide closure to Meghan and Ash’s relationship, it also gave us a chance to get inside the mind of Ash and really get to know him in a way that we had not had before.
Kelsenator
Written on Nov 21, 2011
I’m a huge fan of the rest of the Iron Fey series, especially the Iron Queen. It was sad that this book was the last in the series, but I’m glad that the author wrote it in a way that finished everything off for the characters, didn’t leave any loose ends and me wondering.
This story is told through the eyes of Ash, and takes off right after the Iron Queen and the Summer’s Crossing Novella. To gain the ability to be with Megan again, he goes on a quest to find himself a soul, and become human so he can stand being around the iron of her kingdom. Along the way he gets the help of Puck, Grim, and another two surprising people.
I loved all the action, their dangerous journey to the End of the World, and of course the development and changing that Ash has to go through during the book. I think it was really well written, and it also made me cry near the end of the book when a certain thing happens to a certain character (you’ll have to read to find out).
I would definitely recommend this book and the entire series to people who love a bit of faery charm and action!