Julia Kagawa is at it again... I couldn't put it down. Ethan all grown up and Grim I just adore him. Lots to enjoy in this book, it had me cheering all the way. Can not wait for the next one. The whole Iron Fey series is a must read from book one to five, its worth the time...
Summary:
This is the first book of the spin off of The Iron Fey series. Instead of our beloved queen, we are now focusing on Ethan, who has become a moody teenage boy. Ethan's off to a new school. His new philosophy is to not get close to people so they don't have to deal with Fey life that surrounds him. He's not nice. He gets into a lot of trouble and he has inadvertently attracted a new friend, Kenzie. Kenzie doesn't put up with anything from anybody, including Ethan. Regardless of what he says to her, she just keeps coming back. Eventually this leads to a friendship, even though he attempts to keep her away for the Fey.
Of course, there is danger to the Fey and those around them. Because of Ethan's sight, he can see the creatures that are able to take Fey power. He has to warn his sister, so we get to go back to Nevernever. We are also reunited with several characters that pop up in the first series. Since Ethan doesn't go for the whole magic thing, we see more literal kicking behind. Altogether, Ethan is a martial arts machine, who just happens to hide his heart in the process.
My thoughts:
I loved the first three books. I'm so happy that Kagawa decided to continue in a different direction. I also tend to love books that are told from the male perspective. I think it is because I don't receive them as much as the girly novels. It's fun to be in the head of a trouble maker. Ethan is well developed and the inner conflict adds to his moodiness. There is a bit of melodrama within the novel, but teen novels often have that over emotional aspect. I also really enjoyed seeing some of the character we already know and love. I will miss Ash (because who didn't fall in love with him), but the switch brings new life to the story line. New direction hopefully means many novels to enjoy down the line.
This is the first book of the spin off of The Iron Fey series. Instead of our beloved queen, we are now focusing on Ethan, who has become a moody teenage boy. Ethan's off to a new school. His new philosophy is to not get close to people so they don't have to deal with Fey life that surrounds him. He's not nice. He gets into a lot of trouble and he has inadvertently attracted a new friend, Kenzie. Kenzie doesn't put up with anything from anybody, including Ethan. Regardless of what he says to her, she just keeps coming back. Eventually this leads to a friendship, even though he attempts to keep her away for the Fey.
Of course, there is danger to the Fey and those around them. Because of Ethan's sight, he can see the creatures that are able to take Fey power. He has to warn his sister, so we get to go back to Nevernever. We are also reunited with several characters that pop up in the first series. Since Ethan doesn't go for the whole magic thing, we see more literal kicking behind. Altogether, Ethan is a martial arts machine, who just happens to hide his heart in the process.
My thoughts:
I loved the first three books. I'm so happy that Kagawa decided to continue in a different direction. I also tend to love books that are told from the male perspective. I think it is because I don't receive them as much as the girly novels. It's fun to be in the head of a trouble maker. Ethan is well developed and the inner conflict adds to his moodiness. There is a bit of melodrama within the novel, but teen novels often have that over emotional aspect. I also really enjoyed seeing some of the character we already know and love. I will miss Ash (because who didn't fall in love with him), but the switch brings new life to the story line. New direction hopefully means many novels to enjoy down the line.
This is the first book in the Call of the Forgotten series by Kagawa, this is a side-series that takes place after the events of The Iron Knight and features Meghans younger brother Ethan. I got an eGalley of this book to review through NetGalley(dot)com. I definitely recommend reading the Iron Fey series before this one because it is a great series and provides some wonderful background for this new series. This was a very well done book.
Ethan has spent his whole life running from and avoiding the Fey. He tries to not let on the he can see the Fey and tries not to get too close to anyone so that the Fey can use them against him. Things get complicated though when the Fey start disappearing and then Ethan is attacked by a new type of Fey. Now Ethan must journey into the Iron Realms to consult his sister and see if he can figure out the mystery of the disappearing fey.
Excellent start to a great new Iron Fey based series. Kagawas writing style is easy to read, action packed, and just as engaging in this book as in her other Iron Fey novels.
I dont like Ethan as much as a character as I liked Meghan. Ethan comes off as a standoffish and whiny jerk. I know thats kind of the point; but it makes it hard to relate to him. As the book continues Ethan does start to change his tune a bit, but his anger at pretty much everything and everyone is hard to deal with. I do think he has potential to become an excellent hero, but only time will tell.
Ethans friend Kenzie is a much more interesting character. Shes spunky and fun and has secrets of her own. She wants to be a journalist and I love how she is always where she shouldnt be making trouble. She adds a lot of fun to the story and she offsets Ethans brooding, dark personality nicely.
For those who want more of our favorite Iron Fey characters, dont worry they are here. Grimalkin features in the story quite a bit as does Leanesidhe. Puck is in the story a lot as well. We do get to see Ash and Meghan but they are more in a supporting role.
One of my favorite things about this book is that Kagawa introduces a whole new type of Fey. I am curious to learn more about this Fey and to find out how it is tied up with the Iron Fey.
This book is incredibly well written and fun to read. There is humor throughout as well. Its fast-paced and has some excellent twists and turns that were impossible to predict. A perfect blend of action, some mystery, and of course a sweet little love story.
Overall an excellent start to a new Iron Fey based series. Fans of the Iron Fey series should be pleased. Ethan is a bit dark, brooding, and whiny for me at times...but I think he has potential. We get some excellent new characters, but the ones we know and love arent forgotten. A whole new race of Fey is introduced as well. Highly recommended for fans of YA urban fantasy. This is a great start to another wonderful series by Kagawa.
Ethan has spent his whole life running from and avoiding the Fey. He tries to not let on the he can see the Fey and tries not to get too close to anyone so that the Fey can use them against him. Things get complicated though when the Fey start disappearing and then Ethan is attacked by a new type of Fey. Now Ethan must journey into the Iron Realms to consult his sister and see if he can figure out the mystery of the disappearing fey.
Excellent start to a great new Iron Fey based series. Kagawas writing style is easy to read, action packed, and just as engaging in this book as in her other Iron Fey novels.
I dont like Ethan as much as a character as I liked Meghan. Ethan comes off as a standoffish and whiny jerk. I know thats kind of the point; but it makes it hard to relate to him. As the book continues Ethan does start to change his tune a bit, but his anger at pretty much everything and everyone is hard to deal with. I do think he has potential to become an excellent hero, but only time will tell.
Ethans friend Kenzie is a much more interesting character. Shes spunky and fun and has secrets of her own. She wants to be a journalist and I love how she is always where she shouldnt be making trouble. She adds a lot of fun to the story and she offsets Ethans brooding, dark personality nicely.
For those who want more of our favorite Iron Fey characters, dont worry they are here. Grimalkin features in the story quite a bit as does Leanesidhe. Puck is in the story a lot as well. We do get to see Ash and Meghan but they are more in a supporting role.
One of my favorite things about this book is that Kagawa introduces a whole new type of Fey. I am curious to learn more about this Fey and to find out how it is tied up with the Iron Fey.
This book is incredibly well written and fun to read. There is humor throughout as well. Its fast-paced and has some excellent twists and turns that were impossible to predict. A perfect blend of action, some mystery, and of course a sweet little love story.
Overall an excellent start to a new Iron Fey based series. Fans of the Iron Fey series should be pleased. Ethan is a bit dark, brooding, and whiny for me at times...but I think he has potential. We get some excellent new characters, but the ones we know and love arent forgotten. A whole new race of Fey is introduced as well. Highly recommended for fans of YA urban fantasy. This is a great start to another wonderful series by Kagawa.
