The Iron King Review

It may seem a little late to the party to be doing a review of The Iron King. The Iron King by Julie Kagawa came out in 2010. It was recently reprinted with new cover art, which is how I found the series. I don’t often venture into Barnes and Noble (even though it is one of my favorite places), because I know if I go in, I’ll spend too much money. But, when I need ideas for new books to read, it’s the perfect spot! I found The Iron King on display in the young adult fantasy section and the cover drew me right in!

I bought this book on the same trip as A Curse so Dark and Lonely, if you want to read that review, check it out here! They actually have very similar covers — the title among nature. Vines, thorns, etc. Similar covers aside, these are two very different books. Here is my review for The Iron King.

Plot

The book starts by introducing the reader to the main character. The MC is a seemingly unremarkable girl name Meghan Chase, who is just about to turn sixteen. She only has one friend. His name is Robbie. She also has a younger half-brother named Ethan. On the day of her birthday, she has a terrible day, being bullied in school, and comes home to find her brother has been replaced with a changeling. Cue mystery and adventure!

Robbie reveals himself to be Robin Goodfellow, better known as Puck from the famous William…