Review: The Iron Queen – Julie Kagawa

The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa
Series:  Iron Fey #3
Release Date: January 25, 2011
Publisher:   Harlequin Teen
Page Count:  358
Source:  Barnes and Noble via my wallet

My name is Meghan Chase.

I thought it was over. That my time with the fey, the impossible choices I had to make, the sacrifices of those I loved, was behind me. But a storm is approaching, an army of Iron fey that will drag me back, kicking and screaming. Drag me away from the banished prince who’s sworn to stand by my side. Drag me into the core of conflict so powerful, I’m not sure anyone can survive it.

This time, there will be no turning back.

Just when Meghan thought she was done with the fey, having been expelled from Nevernever for failing to renounce her love for Ash, the youngest Winter court prince, she’s dragged back in.

While hoping to reconnect with her family in Louisiana, Meghan and Ash run into Iron fey mercenaries sent by the False Iron King to drag her back.  Not wanting to harm her human family, she and Ash seek shelter from the Exile Queen, hoping to buy themselves some time while they come up with a strategy.  Unfortunately, they don’t get build a solid strategy as she’s beckoned by her father, Oberon the Summer king to come back to nevernever to help them fight the Iron Fey.

Determined to overthrow the False King, Meghan agrees to help the Summer and Winter courts, but only if they give full pardons to Ash and Puck.  Meghan knows neither of them could live very long in the iron lands and wants to make sure they have someplace safe to go.  But being Ash and Puck, they vow to go with Meghan.

I think this was my favorite of the series.  Meghan’s not quite so wimpy and wondering “why her”.  She’s maturing and starting thinking of what her choices mean to everyone, if they aren’t the choices the others would make.

Can’t wait to read the Iron Knight, because I have a feeling Ash is going to do something spectacular!