Review: The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa (The Iron Fey #2)

Oct 10, 2014
2 min read

Ash has completed his side of his bargain with Meghan, and now she needs to keep up her end of the deal. Meg has returned to Tir Na Nog and entered the cruel, cold (in both ways) world of the Unseelie fey. But life in the Mab's court is a nightmare. Redcaps and other unsavory fiends lurk around every corner, and Mab views meg with scorn and distrust. Rowan - Prince Psycho - seems to believe that Meg is the key to bringing Ash out of their mother's favor.

Ah, yes - Ash. Ice boy has become, to nobody's surprise, a total jerk. He's gone back to having a heart made out of stone and openly mocking Meg. But (of course) Meg can't believe her Ash would ever really hate her so much. So she's all like, "But you really love me, right?" And Ash has everyone - minus Rowan - convinced that he hates Megs guts. Meg is heartbroken, so - unlike Nora *ahem*- She does a whole what doesn't kill you makes you stronger thing.

But the iron fey aren't gone for good, and unfortunately, Meg is the only one who believes that. She actually ends up teaming up with some of the iron fey - not saying who - to take down the new king, and it's totally badass.

I can now pass judgement on all three winter princes. Sage - well, we don't learn much about Sage, but he doesn't seem like a total nutjob. Now, Rowan, on the other hand - arrogant, power-hungry, greedy little jerk. Total psychopath. No hope for that one. As for Ash, well, we all know there's hope for Ash. And he and Puck used to be friends! Anyone else notice that all three brothers are named after plants/trees? We see more of how far Puck is willing to go to keep Meg safe, regardless of the fact that she's totally friendzoned him.

This was one of those times where the book was made even more awesome because it's a sequel that doesn't suck. There's a lot of great character development and some awesome plot twists. The book is very exciting and with just the right mix of romance, action, and humor. There may be some times when the characters might make you want to throw your book across the room, but trust me - there will be plenty of times when you love them, too. 5/5 stars. Book three, here I come!