Book Review: Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa

Title: Iron Queen

Author: Julie Kagawa

Series: Iron Fey #3

Publisher: Harlequin Teen

How obtained:Bought

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.
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The blurb on the back of the book was a bit short on this book, but after I finished reading it I found out it really didn't need a long blurb.

Meghan Chase. I talked about her character when I reviewed Iron King just briefly and I digress to say I have to write a review for Iron Daughter too. Anyhows. The cover is to die for and Julie Kagawa didn't disappoint me. I hope I'm not spoiling anything when I say the book ends with a cliff hanger but it's really the good sort where we anticipate the next book even more than the previous one.

Meghan Chase and Ash have been through a lot. And they're characters have developed in a way where I find I love them even more. Puck of course will not be left out. Meghan is a heroine that people can picture themselves in. She's not exactly the warrior goddess but she really has a balance of needing people she loves by her side and being able to take on big responsibilities head on. She learns to fight and she learns that her destiny has basically just begun. I like the fact that she isn't all fey and part human. That way, even if she seems like she is stuck between two worlds, she really isn't. Both sides of her help her complete whatever she needs and even though she can be indecisive, it makes the readers love her more.

Theres nothing not to love about Ash and Puck except that they can both infuriate with their actions sometimes. Iron Queen was a wonderful addition to a wonderful series. I can't wait until the next book the Iron Knight comes out.

In Iron Queen, our heroine is tested to her limit, she meets new people, she mourns for old ones and she discovers even if she may love both Ash and Puck, there is one that is more important to her heart.

Enough of the characters, the story got me hooked right from the beginning, just like the previous two. I shed a few tears too, and it was quite embarassing because I was reading on the train and my eyes got watery. Hopefully noone noticed.

9.5/10. Totally worth your time and a must read. When I read about Julie Kagawa's Nevernever, I feel like I could picture it. I hope everyone who has read Iron Queen agrees with me that Julie must keep writing the series or we will starve of Meghan/Ash/ and Puck and we can't have that. :]

Book Review: My Soul to Steal by Rachel Vincent

Title:My Soul to Steal

Author:Rachel Vincent

Series: Soul Screamers #4

Publisher:Harlequin Teen

Where obtained:Library

YOU WANT MY SOUL AND MY BOYFRIEND?

Trying to work things out with Nash—her maybe boyfriend—is hard enough for Kaylee Cavanaugh. She can't just pretend nothing happened. But "complicated" doesn't even begin to describe their relationship when his ex-girlfriend transfers to their school, determined to take Nash back.


See, Sabine isn't just an ordinary girl. She's a mara, the living personification of a nightmare. She can read people's fears—and craft them into nightmares while her victims sleep. Feeding from human fear is how she survives.


And Sabine isn't above scaring Kaylee and the entire school to death to get whatever—and whoever—she wants.

I DON'T THINK SO
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Another awesome book in an awesome series. I had read the previous books more than half a year ago and the minute I started reading My Soul to Steal, i was hooked back into the story and the characters. Last May when I found out I had to wait until January of 2011 to read the next book I almost broke into tears.

In this installment, Kaylee and Nash try to work things out. But gosh darnit, why must there always be another girl. There are parts in the book that made me tear up. You get sucked into the two protagonists relationship like bees to honey. Some parts I was yelling, no, no, no.
Some parts I was smiling like an idiot. Did I mention Nash and his brother Tod are both swoon worthy hotties? If you never read the series, go to the library and get My Soul to Take, because you definitely won't regret it. When I first heard of the word banshees, I thought of an animal that released an ear splitting cry. Rachel Vincent has done a magnificent job in putting those characteristics into a person.

Kaylee Cavanaugh has slowly grown and gotten stronger as she faced more and more foes. And this time she had to face the strongest challenges yet. And I'm saying this because I'm already dancing around because of the news for there being another book. Yippee! Now back to talking about the book...

Sabine. She really is in control, she knows what she wants, she's pretty and she has a history with Nash. She's willing to play dirty to try to steal Nash away from Kaylee. But I believe that Kaylee will hold on tight. I wish Tod would find someone special though, he's a reaper but he can still become somewhat human. He may somewhat sarcastic and likes to bother his only friends, but he's a really good guy. He'll help when they need it and even though he says mean things, he cares for Kaylee and Nash very much. I felt like I couldn't read fast enough, because it was just so suspenseful. I wanted to know what happened next, and before long the book was over :[.

Kaylee is independent and even though she doesn't seem it, she has some serious fight in her. Yet like most girls, she needs a guy to hold onto. And that guy is Nash. I don't know what she would do without Nash. I think they're perfect for each other, what do you think?

I hope I didn't give anything away, and made you want to go pick up those books. You really should ya know? I give this book a 9.5/10 because it totally deserves it. I adore the series and everything about it. I think the best kind of book, are ones that invokes feelings in the readers. I hope you enjoyed the review and thank you for reading :].

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In my Mailbox(2)

I really have to keep these up. I'm a very bad book blogger :[.

This weekend and oncoming week, I'll be working on these :P
Ranger's Apprentice:Book2 The Burning Bridge by John Flanagan
Dark Reflections trilogy by Kai Meyer
Parnomalcy by Kiersten White
Halo by Alexandra Adornetto
Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr
and
Bloodthirsty by Flinn Meaney

I'll probably write a review on all of them except Dark Reflections by Kair Meyer, because it's a trilogy and I'm really lazy :].

I hardly buy books, because my mom doesn't want me to buy anything that isn't having to do with prep for school. *sigh*
These are all from the public library :3

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The Iron King by Julie Kagawa Review

Title: The Iron King

Author: Julie Kagawa

Series:  The Iron Fey #1

Publisher: HARLEQUIN TEEN

Where obtained: Library :P

Meghan Chase

HAS A SECRET DESTINY- ONE SHE COULD NEVER HAVE IMAGINED

Something has always felt slightly off in Meghan's life, ever since her father disappeared before her eyes when she was six. She had never quite in at school...or at home.
When a dark stranger begins watching her from afar, and her prankster best friend friend becomes strangely protective of her, Meghan sense that everything she's known is about to change.

But she could never have guessed the truth-that she is the daughter of the mythical faery king and is a pawn in a deadly war. Now Meghan will learn just how far she'll go to save someone she cares about, to stop a mysterious evil no faery creature dare face...and to find love with a young prince who might want her dead.

I think I was extremely lucky to borrow both the Iron King and the Iron Daughter at the same time. The second book in the series, I will review in another post. First off, I absolutely loved it. I have read many faery books, Wicked Lovely, Tithe, Valiant and a short of satisfying list after those three which I can't recall right now. Julie Kagawa really know how to capture a reader's interest. I found the beginning a bit similar to Carrie Jones's Need. I'm not saying they are the same, but the feeling is sorta similar. When the book first came out, i saw a bunch of blogs with a review on it and even picking Team Puck or Team Ash. I didn't understand until I finally picked up the book. And I just love Ash. Team Ash all the way, not that I don't love Puck though.

The book was many things, gripping, suspenseful and just downright captivating. I liked all the characters mentioned and the faery creatures and the faery world. I think Julie Kagawa really got it all down in her book. Meghan was a good heroine. She could be weak and needing of support at times, but she can be strong and daring at others. I really liked her character. I always enjoy reading books about faeries because after a while all the books come together in my mind and kind of really piece together for me what the faery world is like. And who agrees with me when I say the Iron King's cover is totally delicious to look at.

I'm not going to give anything away to ruin the book for those who haven't read it but this book deserves an overall 9.5/10. I adored it and if I ever get a chance to own my own copies of the series, I'm taking it.
This is a MUST read. You really need to go out and get this book like right away.

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