Review: A Must Read for Iron Fey Fans
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 28, 2011
Reviewed by Sophie for MM's:Puck and Ash are two of my favorite literary BFFs/frenemies/buddies. I can't even put a label on them but, I adore reading their banter. Here's a sample from the very beginning of Summer's Crossing:"So," I said brightly, " falling into step behind the brooding prince, "Grimalkin. We're going to find him, right?""Yes.""Any idea where he is?""No.""Any idea where to start looking?""No.""You do realize that doesn't constitute much of a plan, right ice-boy?"He turned to glare at me, which I considered a small triumph. Ash usually ignored my goading. Anytime I could poke through his icy indifference was a victory. Of course, when poking at the Winter prince, one had to proceed with caution. There was a fine line between irritation and having icicles hurled at your face.I loved this story because it provides a perfect pause between the two larger plot-lines in The Iron Queen and The Iron Knight. In Summer's Crossing, our two heroes get sidetracked by a small favor which is called in by a certain person neither one can refuse. The mini-quest they go on is full of action and witty conversations but most of all, it's filled with insights into Ash's and Puck's long-standing friendship. And with the two of them, the threat of betrayal is always strong, leaving the reader unsure of what will happen next.My only complaint is that I wanted more. I wanted to see more of them together fighting each other as well as their common enemies. The good news is that The Iron Knight will be released in a mere four months (October 25th) so my wait won't be too long. If you haven't downloaded it (for free!) from Harlequin Teen be sure to do so quickly; our hot, sweltering weather makes this a perfect time to read about a Winter prince's adventure in the Summer Court.