The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa

The Iron Queen (Iron Fey, #3)

by Julie Kagawa

From the limitless imagination of New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Julie Kagawa, return to the world of The Iron Fey.


In less than twenty-four hours I'll be seventeen.

Although, technically, I won't actually be turning seventeen. I've been in the Nevernever too long. When you're in Faery, you don't age. So while a year has passed in the real world, agewise I'm probably only a few days older than when I went in.

In real life, I've changed so much I don't even recognize myself.

MY NAME IS MEGHAN CHASE.

I thought it was over. That my time with the fey, the impossible choices I had to make, the sacrifices of those I loved, was behind me. But a storm is approaching, an army of Iron fey that will drag me back, kicking and screaming. Drag me away from the banished prince who's sworn to stand by my side. Drag me into the core of conflict so powerful, I'm not sure anyone can survive it.

THIS TIME, THERE WILL BE NO TURNING BACK.

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

Reviewed by Angie on

4 of 5 stars

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I knew something big would have to happen in The Iron Queen to get Meghan and Ash back to the Nevernever. Well, that big something is war. The Iron Fey are moving into Summer and Winter territory and destroying everything. The false king also wants Meghan because of reasons. Of course, she's the only one who can survive in a world made of iron, so she's the best bet at stopping the invasion. This means that the two powerful rulers must admit to their mistake or perish.

The Iron Queen was pretty great! I do think I liked it better than The Iron Daughter, since Meghan isn't pining away for Ash so much. They are together so that probably has something to do with it. I'm still not completely on board for this romance, but whatever. What I did love was that Ash isn't trying to make Meghan sit on the sidelines and protect her. War is coming and he knows she needs to fight, or at least be able to defend herself. He knows his weakness lies in not being to fully protect her when the world is made from iron, but he does what he can; train her with a sword! She's still totally hopeless with her glamour, although I figured out her issue early on.

My favorite part of The Iron Queen was getting to know more about the Iron Realm and meeting more of the fey! I do miss my dear Ironhorse, but Razor is such a cutie! There were a couple of things that felt way too convenient though. I suppose without them everyone would have failed, died, and there'd be no more story. But it did feel too easy, even if it was interesting seeing these things. If that makes any sense at all.

The end of The Iron Queen was a bit sad. I mean, there's war and destruction, and other things, so yeah. I am proud that Meghan is putting her responsibilities first rather than running away and frolicking through fields of love and rainbows. The epilogue was also quite interesting. I have an idea of what The Iron Knight is going to be about, but I have no clue how he's going to do it!

Read more of my reviews at Pinkindle Reads & Reviews.

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