The Iron King by Julie Kagawa

Summery:
When Meghan was a small child, her father disappeared. Afterwords, Meghan and her mother promptly left town. Meghan was never quite sure, but it almost felt as if her mother was running from something... Relocated in a small rural town in Louisiana, Meghan's mother remarried and had a second child, Meghan's half brother Ethan. Not really fitting in anywhere, Meghan struggles to make it through day-to-day and dreams of escaping the small town life forced on her. Little does she know, her dream is about to come true. On the eve of her 16th birthday, Meghan is drawn into the world of the Fae when Ethan is kidnapped and replaced with a changeling. Meghan soon discovers that she is the Seelie king's daughter and is caught in the middle of an epic battle. Enlisting the help of the prankster Puck, the Ice Prince, and an enigmatic talking cat, Meghan ventures her way into the dangerous land of the Fae in hopes of retrieving her brother...The path is treacherous with many deadly obstacles -and- creatures along the way. Can Meghan rescue her brother and remain in one piece long enough to tell the tale?

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Review:
I absolutely adored The Iron King. I have read several great reviews for this book, which initially peaked my interest. The Little Reader and The Book Junkie's Bookshelf and Pure Imagination are some great examples. :) What I liked most about this is book is that it is quite a bit darker than I had anticipated. The level of horror as well as depth was a pleasant surprise. At first I didn't think I would like Meg's character. She seems a bit weak, often relying on other people to fight battles for her. However, Meg's courage and overall character improved throughout the book. Once she found her strength, I found her much more appealing and complete. I also enjoyed Meg's interactions with Puck and Ash. So much that I absolutely can not wait for the sequel. I am absolutely dying to know what happens next in the Iron Fae series! This book was downright impossible for me to set down! For more information on the book, as well as the series, I highly recommend you check out the Julie Kagawa's official website.

Cover Art Commentary:
The cover is just gorgeous. I love the colors and the design. :) I can't wait to see what the next cover looks like in the series!

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