Review: The Iron Warrior by Julie Kagawa

It saddens me to write this review. When you have read a book series for so long, become so invested in it and then realise that there are no more new books to look forward to, it leaves you feeling pretty empty inside. What I love about this book is that it doesn't shy away from the fact that to win, you must also lose and that heroes will never be 100% good. I will miss hearing the tales of the Good Neighbours and their interactions with the humans they come across, though I know that if I do want to go home again, the pages are well within reach.

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Review: The Iron Traitor by Julie Kagawa

Another beautiful, yet scary, look into the dark side of the Fey. The main message that this book gives me is that friendship is the most important form of love and that we should hold it dear because our friends will be there for us when we need them most, even if we don't realise we need them at the time.

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Review: The Lie Tree by Frances Hardinge

This novel is much more complex than I first thought it would be. It deals with a multitude of issues, some of which are less relevant today, though many are still prominent. Faith is a strong female lead, who, despite her lack of rule following, is a great role model for anyone who wants to pursue a career that is dominated by the opposite gender and for all who want to discover the truth.

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Review: The Ghosts of Heaven by Marcus Sedgwick

A complex novel, which will not only make you feel great compassion for the characters, but will also mess with your mind a little bit. I am still uncertain about reading the sections in different combinations as overall, I do prefer chronological order, but I am certain that this is an amazing book.

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Review: The Lost Prince by Julie Kagawa

A refreshingly different tale about the Fey, which shows them as they truly are. This side of the story is not all rainbows and unicorns and I must praise Kagawa for enabling me to feel Ethan's emotions so strongly; I truly felt for him and wanted what he wanted. Of course, I miss hearing all about Meghan, Ash and Puck, but this story, which only features them slightly, is just as good.

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Review: The Iron Legends by Julie Kagawa

A wonderful collection of short stories from The Iron Fey series that will fulfil all your Ash, Puck and Meghan needs.  

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Review: How Not To Disappear by Clare Furniss

This is a beautiful book, and not just because I was lucky enough to get the hardcover edition. Furniss is not afraid to deal with hard-hitting issues, yet she does so in a way that is mature and personal, making it seem that much more real. This story is one that will leave you constantly guessing and, sometimes, make you shed a few tears. It's a strong reminder that whilst every ending may not be 'happy', it's your choice to move past certain events and make the best of the life you have.

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Review: The Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa

I loved this book, though it is more of a 4.5 star novel than a 5 star. It was so interesting to get a look into Ash's life and his history in this final instalment; it helps to explain so much about his personality and characteristics. Seeing more of Puck the prankster was also brilliant. I have truly appriciated the characterisation in this series and The Iron Knight  was no different. I already miss the amazing characters and adventures and I know that at some point in the future I will definitely be re-reading The Iron Fey series, again.

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