You know those stories that everyone is reading... and it sounds really interesting, so you put it on the #TBR list. And it stays there for a while. Then you finally get around to picking it up and you think "why did I want so long!?" This is one of those series.
The Iron Fey Series by Julie Kagawa
*Spoilers
The Iron King
From the first page you are taken in to a world of wonder and awe, of creatures and characters and of lands unknown.
Meghan Chase is turning 16. All she wants is to hang out with her best friend, Robbie, play with her German Shepherd Beau, and get her licence. Fate has other plans for her. When her younger brother Ethan is taken, Meghan must face her destiny and travel into the land of Fey to rescue him.
Kagawa does an amazing job of connecting the story of the famous Fey from medieval literature and Shakespeare's' plays: King Oberon, Queen Titania, the jester Robin "Puck" Goodfellow and Queen Mab.
*Spoilers
The Iron King
From the first page you are taken in to a world of wonder and awe, of creatures and characters and of lands unknown.
Meghan Chase is turning 16. All she wants is to hang out with her best friend, Robbie, play with her German Shepherd Beau, and get her licence. Fate has other plans for her. When her younger brother Ethan is taken, Meghan must face her destiny and travel into the land of Fey to rescue him.
Kagawa does an amazing job of connecting the story of the famous Fey from medieval literature and Shakespeare's' plays: King Oberon, Queen Titania, the jester Robin "Puck" Goodfellow and Queen Mab.
What Meghan is about to learn is that she is the daughter of Oberon. Which makes her half-fey, and a child of the Summer Court.
Queen Mab rules over the Winter Court. After an attack on the court, her son Ash is ordered to go after Meghan and bring her to Mab. Meghan agrees to go with him on one condition: he helps rescue Ethan first. He agrees, and the two of them, with Puck and a sarcastic yet helpful cat name Grimalkin trailing up the rear. set off.
Queen Mab rules over the Winter Court. After an attack on the court, her son Ash is ordered to go after Meghan and bring her to Mab. Meghan agrees to go with him on one condition: he helps rescue Ethan first. He agrees, and the two of them, with Puck and a sarcastic yet helpful cat name Grimalkin trailing up the rear. set off.
Who are the Iron Fey? The Nevernever, Fey, "fairy land" or whatever name you choose to say is created by humans. With the creation of technology, us humans now dream about iron. These dreams led to the formation of a new species of Fey.
Their leader is the one who has Ethan.
An intriguing opening to what is an wondrous adventure. The tests of family, friendship and love will be tested. I only have one thing to say: I do believe in fairies, I do, I do.
Their leader is the one who has Ethan.
An intriguing opening to what is an wondrous adventure. The tests of family, friendship and love will be tested. I only have one thing to say: I do believe in fairies, I do, I do.
The Iron Daughter
After being held in the Winter Court as a prisoner, once again Meghan is off to try and save the land of Fey.
The Scepter of the Seasons is stolen. Oberon is blamed, but Meghan knows the truth.
Her, Ash and Puck yet again set off. A furry feline at their feet (not that he is ever at their feet; always hiding, that one). This time, they seek help from Leanansidhe. She lives in a limbo of sorts, and offers to help.
After Ash is taken, and being controlled by Iron, Meghan must decide on how to save both her heart and her land at the same time. With a new friend, she has the manpower (excuse the pun) but she does not know if she is brave enough.
Another adventure through the Nevernever, which leaves the reader wanting more and more. Honestly, you cannot read the pages fast enough. The author paints a breathtaking picture of the world of Fey, with characters that seep into your heart. I would read this before bed, and dream about adventures with them. (Best part of reading!)
The Iron Queen
What starts off as a trip to get a memory about her father back (or rather, the man she thought was her father) turns into the third installment of Meghan's adventure through the Nevernever.
The Iron Fey are getting stronger. Each day they take over more of the land. Winter and Summer have made a temporary truce to try and fight them, but the only one who can handle the iron is Meghan.
With Ash and Puck gifted special amulets to keep the iron at bay for as long as possible, they vow to help Meghan as best as they can.
Back through the land they travel to find the False King and kill him. The iron is strong. It's effect on Ash and Puck is something they try and hide from Meghan but she is not stupid.
The trio call in favors, made new vows and rely on friends to help get them to their goal. Can Meghan finally be brave enough to accept her destiny and do what must be done, even if it goes against her heart?
Another long journey. This time we get more emotion than we have before, and we feel for Meghan and the decision she must make. Your fate vs. your heart. It is not an easy choice. The right decisions never are.
The Iron Fey are getting stronger. Each day they take over more of the land. Winter and Summer have made a temporary truce to try and fight them, but the only one who can handle the iron is Meghan.
With Ash and Puck gifted special amulets to keep the iron at bay for as long as possible, they vow to help Meghan as best as they can.
Back through the land they travel to find the False King and kill him. The iron is strong. It's effect on Ash and Puck is something they try and hide from Meghan but she is not stupid.
The trio call in favors, made new vows and rely on friends to help get them to their goal. Can Meghan finally be brave enough to accept her destiny and do what must be done, even if it goes against her heart?
Another long journey. This time we get more emotion than we have before, and we feel for Meghan and the decision she must make. Your fate vs. your heart. It is not an easy choice. The right decisions never are.
This series is shaping up to be a heartwarming and adventurous story. I still cannot believe I waited so long to read it; I cannot put them down. The writing is descriptive in all the right places, the dialogue is witty and realistic. The characters are those you can relate to. You can see the triangle happening with our Heroes, and you cannot help but feel for each player as they fight for one another each step of the way. What the next stories bring only time will tell.
Personally, I am all for #teamash
Personally, I am all for #teamash
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