The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa
The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa
reviewed by Saluki
The Iron Queen is the third book in the Iron Fey series. At the end of the second book, The Iron Daughter,Meghan was determined to go back home and live a normal life with her family. However, she quickly realizes that going home isn’t an option. The Iron King has sent spies and assassins to Meghan’s home, so returning home would mean exposing her family to danger. With no where else to go, she and Ash visit the Between, hoping for sanctuary while they try to figure out their next move. When emissaries from both court find Meghan, she embarks on a journey that will end with her fulfilling her destiny but losing her true love.
Meghan continues to grow in this book. She asks Ash to teach her to fight so that she can defend herself and makes decisions without relying on Puck and Ash. Her confidence in herself shows throughout the book, but it really shines at the very end. She still has her moments of doubt, but as the book progresses, you can see her realizing her destiny and moving towards it with every step.
Ash continues to evolve now that he is away from the Winter Court. He still struggles to understand Meghan’s “modern” notions of independence, but he has definitely changed quite a bit from the character we first met. I continued to love watching their relationship grow and deepen. While Meghan still has some “teenage” moments, her love for Ash definitely matures into something much deeper. The major change in Puck revolves around the fact that he is in love with Meghan. His biting remarks are meant to make Ash feel uncomfortable and Meghan feel guilty – and in that he succeeds. But, when push comes to shove, the jealousy is put aside and he steps up to fight for his friends.
We are also introduced to some new characters. One in particular stands out for both his part in the book and the fact that he will play a role in future books. Glich is the leader of a group of Iron fey determined to overthrow the false king. His role was also important in giving the reader better insight into the Iron fey in general. Up until this point, they have been seen as “other,” but through Glitch, we learn that the Iron fey really are fey, just a new breed.
Like the previous two books, the story moves quickly, keeping you turning the pages to find out what happens next. While the title of the book pretty much gives away the ending, I think the author did a great job of executing it in a very powerful way. Julie Kagawa continues to write a series that is compelling on so many levels. It’s an emotional ride that doesn’t let up from the moment you open the book. This book gets a rating of five out of five g for it’s solid plot, excellent writing, and overall enjoyability!
I’m already counting down the days until the next book, The Iron Knight.
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