Review: Good Tie Between the Two Kagawa Fey Series.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 25, 2013
I had an interesting experience reading this short novella from Julie Kagawa's Iron Fey series because I have already read The Lost Prince, first book in the Call of the Forgotten spin-off series. This novella focuses on Meghan and Ash's quest to find out the meaning to the Oracle's prophecy that their soon-to-be-born son could cause the destruction of all of Fairy. Eventually they find that their son will be involved with Meghan's brother in some way. Tragedy might ensue. Having already finished the first book in the spin-off series, I already know how these two young men will come to know each other. It still remains to see if they will be leading themselves toward fulfillment of the scary prophetic vision.It is a pretty strait-forward plot without a lot of bells and whistles. Meghan and Ash are there. Puck arrives to help them on their quest. Grim fades in and out to provide words of wisdom and guidance. It is all that I have come to expect from The Iron Fey series.I loved seeing the interaction between Ash and Meghan as a married couple. It was all that I missed from The Iron Knight story that concluded this series. Meghan is a strong queen for the Iron Realm. Ash stands as her knight and protector. Their conversations were probably my favorite part of this short story. Ash has a good share of swoon worthy lines. Call me sappy, but I loved it every time he called her "my queen." And when Meghan proves her action hero awesomeness? Ash's actions toward her were AMAZING. Loved it!Puck is Puck in this one. Maybe he was a bit too Puck, if that makes any sense. I liked seeing all sides of him throughout this series, and in this book he 'smirked' a little too often for my taste. But I still love the guy. Lots.Julie Kagawa's descriptive language is once again perfect. She paints a picture of the world of fey that is absolutely gorgeous. I feel like I am right there with the characters.Overall I would say that this is a great addition to the series for those who are already mega-fans. There is nothing about the story that is critical to know before beginning the spin-off series involving Ethan Chase, but it is still interesting to know the prophecy involving him. Knowing that makes me curious to see how the entire series plays out. Four stars!