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Book Reviews of The Iron Daughter (Iron Fey, Bk 2)

The Iron Daughter (Iron Fey, Bk 2)
The Iron Daughter - Iron Fey, Bk 2
Author: Julie Kagawa
ISBN-13: 9780373210138
ISBN-10: 0373210132
Publication Date: 8/1/2010
Pages: 359
Edition: Original
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 80 ratings
Publisher: Harlequin
Book Type: Paperback
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reviewed The Iron Daughter (Iron Fey, Bk 2) on
Helpful Score: 2
This book surprised me by not being so "teen" that I enjoyed it quite a bit as an adult. Though the story line was a bit far-fetched at the beginning, it turned out to be a very well-written piece of fantasy. It has action, adventure, and a touch of romance. I recommend this book for teenaged girls or women who would like a clean, fun book to read.
readermuse avatar reviewed The Iron Daughter (Iron Fey, Bk 2) on + 96 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This is the sequel to The Iron King which I reviewed recently. In this book Meghan finds herself at the winter court, not too long after the first book. She finds herself very alone and not knowing who to trust. A new threat looms and it is up to her to figure out what is really going on at court and within the faerie realm.

In this book, we see more of what court is like for Ash and how he survives. We also get to see Meghan grow up a bit more and mature. And those that love Puck, need not worry. He is there in all his mischief glory. And I was happy when Grimalkin shows up. You know I just love that cat. We also find new enemies and old as well as a few new friends all told from Meghan's point of view. The adventure they embark on is exciting and had me glued to the book until the end. This is also a very emotional book, so those wishing to stay stoic when reading a good book, be warned.

I'd have to say that I actually enjoyed this book more than I did the first one. I give it 4 1/2 stars and highly recommend this book! The publication date is Aug 1, 2010. If you can't wait that long, remember that Winter's Passage is due out shortly. So, maybe it will tide some over for a while. I can't wait for the Iron Queen. Julie Kagawa has a fan in me for this series
solarawynn avatar reviewed The Iron Daughter (Iron Fey, Bk 2) on + 724 more book reviews
There were times I found Meghan a bit whiny,overall the book was great.
skywriter319 avatar reviewed The Iron Daughter (Iron Fey, Bk 2) on + 784 more book reviews
Half-faery, half-human Meghan Chase made a bargain with the Unseelie prince, Ash: he helps her rescue her brother from the clutches of the evil Iron Fey, and she would go willingly to the Unseelie court. Now, Meghan is trapped in a world of ice and cold; she cannot access her magic powers; Ash has seemingly deserted her; and no one believes her about the Iron Fey.

A fatal attack in the Winter Court has Meghan and Ash running, and Summer and Winter Courts preparing for war. Meghan thought that they had defeated the Iron Kingbut a new threat arises that may prove to be even more dangerous than she had ever thought.

Personally, THE IRON DAUGHTER didnt capture my heart the way the first book, The Iron King, did. However, I am fairly certain that those who loved the first book will find just as much magic, romance, and adventure in this second installment of this faerie series that deserves all its good hype.

Romance fans rejoice, as THE IRON DAUGHTER revolves much around Meghans romantic troubles. One minute, Ash is acting as cold as his courtly title; the next, he is doing something that makes Meghanand usswoon. In fact, romance takes center court in this sequel, so much so that it definitely had me rolling my eyes and smacking my palm against my forehead a few times. Meghans narration definitely takes a turn towards the Bella Swan melodramatic in this booknot a big deal if youre caught up in Ash and the story as Meghan is, but definitely a bit irritating if you notice the Bella syndromes.

What makes this book worth reading despite any of your qualms about romantic melodrama, however, is the excellent writing and worldbuilding. Julie Kagawa writes with the heart of a cinematographer: sweeping faerie scenes are described down to the icicles sparkling at the ends of tree branches, so that you feel like youre in Meghans faery world with all of your senses. Reading Julies books is an incredible sensory experience that adds an extra level to the popular appeal of the love triangle, faery setting, and rollicking adventure pacing.

THE IRON DAUGHTER will leave fans of the series happy, and even if I wasnt completely enamored with the book, I am still looking forward to what adventures these beloved characters will have to face in the showdown that is to come in the next Iron Fey book.
dukesangel002 avatar reviewed The Iron Daughter (Iron Fey, Bk 2) on + 91 more book reviews
I feel so totally in love with Iron King that I was really afraid that Iron Daughter would disappoint me. Well, let me tell you, boy was I WRONG!! The Iron Daughter was even better than Iron King. The emotions and actions just explode off of the page. I was so taken away by this wonderful magic world!

I don't want to give away any spoilers, (sorry, no hints from me) but I will tell you that it is one of the most magical breath-taking tales I've read in a long time. I connect so much with these characters, my heart-broke with them, I laughed with them, I had smoke steaming out my ears in anger, I cried, I cringed, it was a whirlwind of emotions. Each character in this book, from the main characters, to the ones only mentioned briefly was rich and easy to connect with and love (or hate, whatever the case may be).

If it wasn't for having to take care of my child I would not have put this book down from the first page, to the last. Kagawa is a master storyteller. The world comes alive and I see every detail in my minds eye. A fabulous tale that every book lover should pick up.
GeniusJen avatar reviewed The Iron Daughter (Iron Fey, Bk 2) on + 5322 more book reviews
Reviewed by Breia "The Brain" Brickey for TeensReadToo.com

Barely any time has passed since Meghan Chase rescued her brother from the Iron King.

THE IRON DAUGHTER starts off with Ash showing up to collect on his bargain with Meghan and taking her back to the Winter Court. This book feels like I was at the start of a race and someone had just fired the starting pistol. From the very beginning, this story pulls you in and doesn't let go.

Meghan thought that after having defeated the Iron King, most of her troubles would be over, but there are Iron Fey who are trying to start a war. A war between Summer and Winter. Since the only people who have seen the Iron Fey are Meghan and Ash, there is no one who believes her when she tells them that the Iron Fey are the cause of their problems. It is up to Meghan and maybe a few friends along the way to ferret out the troublemakers and make them pay.

I'll admit, it took me a little while to get on the Julie Kagawa bandwagon. THE IRON KING was recommended by many of my friends, online and in real life. Well, I am so happy to say that although it was worth the wait, I really wish I had read it from the start. I enjoyed this story so much that I went out and bought the first one so I would be caught up with everything that had happened.

Ms. Kagawa has crafted a story that I not only enjoyed but one that I had to pry from my daughter's hands several times just to be able to finish it. This was a fast-paced, exciting read that has me ready for more from this wonderful storyteller. THE IRON DAUGHTER was a beautifully written story that made me feel as if I was there with Meghan the entire time. This was a fabulous sequel to THE IRON KING and a great second book in the series.

I am definitely waiting with bated breath for the next book!
nantuckerin avatar reviewed The Iron Daughter (Iron Fey, Bk 2) on + 158 more book reviews
Julie Kagawa piqued my interest with The Iron King, and I was hopeful that its follow-up, The Iron Daughter, would be as colorful and fresh as the original. I'm happy to report, I was not disappointed. The Iron Daughter steps up the already rich world building established in the first book, and bridges the gap between the Nevernever and the human world with a new threat from the new Iron King.

Meghan has returned her brother safely to her parents and willingly gone with Ash back to the Winter Court to honor her end of the bargain that secured his aid. Unfortunately, her complicated relationship with the faerie prince has hit a wall -- their Romeo-and-Juliet cross-court love is forbidden. Their parents are bitter adversaries. And Ash is more than honor bound to follow the orders of his mother and queen; he has secrets that make happiness with anyone unlikely.

All of these conflicts fall by the wayside, though, when a powerful talisman shared by the Summer and Winter courts goes missing and one of the Winter princes is murdered. Meghan is suspected, and must escape Tir Na Nog (with the help of a few old friends and new allies) and once again track down the elusive Iron King to reclaim the scepter of the seasons and return it to Queen Mab. More importantly, she must straddle the human and fae worlds and battle new soldiers in the Iron King's strange mechanical fae army, like Virus, a powerful Iron fae who can possess the minds of fae and human alike and hijack their minds and bodies for her own bidding.

The conflict of science vs. faith is extended through this sequel, and is one of my favorite things about Kagawa's series. It's such a smart, modern twist on a classic theme, and I can't wait to see how it continues to play out throughout the remaining books in the series.

I'm also excited to see the evolution of Ash and Meghan's relationship after the unexpected twist at the end of The Iron Daughter. New challenges and a new location will help keep The Iron Queen fresh, and I can't wait to see how Meghan adapts to her life with her new awareness of the fae and her place in their world.
Scooby2 avatar reviewed The Iron Daughter (Iron Fey, Bk 2) on + 96 more book reviews
I found this book to be fast paced and interesting. This is a series that you won't want to put down, it has action, romance, suspense, and faeries of all kinds.
ophelia99 avatar reviewed The Iron Daughter (Iron Fey, Bk 2) on + 2527 more book reviews
This was the second book in the Iron Fey trilogy. I got it as a digital galley from the publisher. It was a great book and a wonderful continuation of the series.

Meghan is fulfilling her promise to reside in Mab's court. Robin is still recovering from his wounds from last time. Meghan sees Ash infrequently and when she does he is very cold towards her. Then everything is shaken up when the Iron Fey steal the Scepter of the Seasons, throwing the courts into chaos and threatening the human world as well. Meghan, Robin, Ash, and Grimalkin must track down the Scepter and return it to Mab before the whole human world is thrown into unnatural and chaotic weather.

This was a wonderful book. It starts out a bit slower than the first book did. Meghan spends a lot of time whining about how horrible the Unseelie court is and how she can't understand Ash's coolness towards her. After that though the story quickly picks up and starts going forward at a crazy fast pace. Then Meghan spends more time holding her own and really starts to prove herself.

Kagawa does an excellent job with characterization; as in the first book. All of my favorite characters were back including Grimalkin, Robin, and Ash. Plus a few new and interesting characters are added in. One of my favorite new characters was Leanesidhe, Queen of the Between. All the characters are likable in their own unique ways.

I loved that Meghan is developing new and interesting powers. I also continued to enjoy the traditional fae having to pit themselves against the new Iron Fey. Action scenes were well done too. The writing style if very readable and straight-forward I really enjoyed it.

This book does a good job of wrapping up the main storyline but leaves you desperate to know how Meghan's journey will continue.

Overall a great book. A bit slower start than the first book, but in the end it picks up and is interesting. Creative, interesting and fast-paced; this is a very engaging book and is an excellent addition to the series. If you liked the first book you will like this one too. I've been impressed with Kagawa's writing and have really enjoyed this YA fairy series.
bolgai avatar reviewed The Iron Daughter (Iron Fey, Bk 2) on + 109 more book reviews
With the second book in the series Julie Kagawa continues Meghan's adventures in the Nevernever and if you thought the first volume was full of danger prepare for an even wilder ride this time around. I think my favorite thing about this book was how while Meghan is underestimated by everyone, possibly even those on her side, she emerges as the most powerful figure in the faery world - she is half-human so she is immune to the effects of iron, she is the daughter of the Seelie King so her faery powers (when she can use them) are above average, and it seems like her encounter with Machina left her with extra abilities that even she doesn't clearly understand just yet. How much better can it get? Now that The Iron Daughter is wrapped up I am all kinds of excited to see Meghan in The Iron Queen, fully expecting her to kick some serious butt shock-and-awe-style. So yes, girl power gets the highest marks here and the guys frame it very nicely. It was good to see Puck and Ash in frenemy mode again, their bickering is just too sharp-tongued not to enjoy. Grimalkin is back too with his signature attitude and he is as amusing as ever. I have to admit, all the characters are very much smart alecks and their dialogue makes for great reading. Mix that with practically non-stop action and major plot twists (betrayal, anyone?) and the book is almost impossible to put down.
Another thing that keeps the tension up is the solidification of the love triangle. We all knew it was coming so no major surprise there and now Meghan has to choose between the two guys vying for her affection, which is no easy feat because she (wait for it) is in love with both of them. At least their unexpected ally is keeping a respectable distance and is sticking with the role of friend and protector, otherwise it would've been simply too much. There is plenty of angst, drama in the best traditions of Romeo and Juliet, deadly encounters because this is the Nevernever after all, and even a makeover.
I mentioned earlier that after her confrontation with the Iron King Meghan has acquired some extra abilities and I'd like to compliment Ms. Kagawa for giving us glimpses of what she can do and shaping the general idea of what's in store without giving too much away. I really can't wait to read Iron Queen to see how she fulfills these subtle promises because if things go the way I think they will the balance of powers will be changed in a manner I don't think anybody in Neverever expects. Except for maybe Grimalkin. That cat is tricky beyond belief.
Remember how the series started with Meghan thinking about the day her father disappeared at the edge of a lake in a park while she was buying ice cream? Remember how later she gave a memory in exchange for clues as to how to find and destroy Machina? Those little plot threads that could've been so easily forgotten and abandoned have come back in this book and the mystery behind them is probably the most fascinating one of all. I'm not going to tell you too much, but just know that there is more depth to these books than may appear at first glance. Those threads are like Stanislawski's gun - if it's there in the first act it will fire in the third act, and I think Kagawa has already begun to pull the trigger.
The one thing that detracted a little bit from this novel and my impression of the series in general is that the main plot elements of the love triangle between the girl who doesn't fit it, her best friend, and the very cold and dangerous other guy as well as the weakest player becoming strongest player kept reminding me of Twilight. I imagine that Stephenie Meyer probably didn't invent those either but it's just so recent that it's almost like deja vu. I will give Ms. Kagawa props for making it her own though - the relationship between the two rivals is more complex than the plain "enemies forever" formula, the emergence of Meghan as a powerhouse is very gradual and very subtle, and I don't think anybody's going to be able to talk themselves out of fighting to the death in this series. Except for may be Grimalkin.
All in all this is a wild ride you don't want to miss, so strap in and hang on, the fun is just getting started.
nelliebly1025 avatar reviewed The Iron Daughter (Iron Fey, Bk 2) on + 141 more book reviews
Reviewed by: bibliophile-bestiary.blogspot.com

This world of that Meghan is in can only be described as intoxicating. After devouring the first book, The Iron King, I had to get my hands on the second installment! It did not disappoint. We continue where Iron King left off, (and Winter Passage if you read the short story of that) to Ash taking Meghan back to the Unseelie court and Queen Mab. Things quickly get out of hand, as usual, and Meghan finds herself with familiar friends and old enemies become allies. The tragic star struck romance of Ash and Meghan continues, with new added twists. The ending was phenomenal if not heart breaking, and I can not wait for The Iron Queen in January 2011! 5 out of 5 stars!
barbsis avatar reviewed The Iron Daughter (Iron Fey, Bk 2) on + 1076 more book reviews
I totally enjoyed this book!

This is a lot like Laurell K. Hamilton's Meredith Gentry series without the sex! Mab, the Winter Queen of Faery and Oberon, the Summer King are feuding over Meghan who has allowed herself to be taken by Mab in order to stay close to her love, Prince Ash, Mab's son. However, Ash has turned on her and broken her heart and left her to fend for herself in the evil Winter court. With the death of Sage, Ash's brother, the tide really turns for Meghan and not in a good way.

Meghan is a terrific heroine who, like all heroines, is besieged for one reason or another by people trying to kill her. The hunt is on and Meghan and Ash are the prize! This is an amazing book: the betrayals, the twisting allegiances and surprise after surprise. As creepy as the Iron Fey are, they really are a cool twist on the whole myth of Faery. Finally both the Winter and Summer courts have something to fear besides each other. I absolutely can't wait until February to find out what happens to Ash, Meghan and Puck. Because who really cares what happens to the bad guys...right?
YodaMom avatar reviewed The Iron Daughter (Iron Fey, Bk 2) on + 28 more book reviews
Fabulous, Thrilling and utterly fascinating. This fairy tale is even better then the first book. The world building is incredible as are the relationships of the characters. Puck, Meghan and Ash and a new group of fae try to stop a war between the winter and summer fae, but everything is not as it seems. They must risk their lives and the ones they love to change the outcome. there are so many hidden reasons, so many hidden faces, totally twisted !!! Loved it, a first class fairy tale !!
shawna-pinsky avatar reviewed The Iron Daughter (Iron Fey, Bk 2) on
I liked this 2nd book much more than first. I don't know what it was but I feel like I got to know the characters more throughout. Meghan just grows as a character, the more she faces the stronger she becomes..She doesn't cry waiting for someone to rescue her..she faces the challenges and rescues herself.
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