As he and Meghan travel through Fairy and beyond seeking the scepter, his love for Meghan shines through in his actions. Though his actions at times leaves a lot to be desired everything he does is for the good of Meghan. Ash is commendable in his fight to remain loyal to Meghan and his Queen, whom is also his mother. Each of them reaching a fork in their respective roads and by their actions, making difficult life altering decisions. The play on how modern arts & technology impact the Fairy adds a unique twist to the arc and is used as a guide to explain much of Meghan’s past, present, and future. Even though her powers have been subdued by Queen Mab, she uses what resources she has and you begin to see where her destiny lies. While she wallows in some truly deserving self pity for a bit she soon takes command of her situation and reaches beyond her boundaries. Kagawa has captured Meghan’s despair and heartbreak so poignant that you can feel the emotions rolling off the pages. I admire Meghan’s fortitude and strength in this story. I think we all forget what a turbulent time first love can be for us. It is so interesting to see all this from a 16 yr old’s point of view. Meghan lives with her heart upon her sleeve but Ash must continue to reject her for her own good. The Winter Court is a frozen wasteland teeming with cruelty and barely controlled civility.

Only to finally realize that there is no humanity here. While Ash tried very hard to acquaint Meghan to life in the Winter Court before arrival his animosity towards her is hard for her to bear on top of everything else. While dealing with the Winter Court, Megan still attempts to filter everything through her humanity. Frightened and overwhelmed, Meghan turns to Ash only to find she is once again his enemy. Ms Kagawa has built a lush multi layered fantasy that enchants and enslaves your imagination. In Ms Kagawa’s thrilling continuation of her Iron Fey series, we find Meghan in the Winter Court under Queen Mab’s rule who plays with her as a cat might a mouse. The Iron Daughter continues with the same intensity and darkness as The Iron King. Thankfully this is not one of those times. Often sequels never live up to there predecessors. A single act causes unimaginable consequences forcing Meghan to accept her role in Fairy and to fight for everyone and everything there. As Meghan attempts to find her way in the court it is evident that her life and/or death is of no consequence to Queen Mab. Upon arrival she finds she is to be a guest for an indeterminable length of time. Meghan Chase has kept her promise and allowed herself to be taken to the Winter Court. Were things different, I would gladly serve you till the end of time.” The Iron Daughter (Iron Fey #2) by Julia Kagawaįavorite Quote: “Princess, it has been an honer.

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