On to book 2 of this enthralling series. I was very excited
to pick up my copy of this book especially since it was left on such a cliff-hanger.
The book starts off with Meghan fulfilling her barging to
Ash. She gets Ethan back but she has to return to Never Never but not to her
home court. No to the sinister cold hearted winter court. Where blood sport is
common living ice statues decorate to foyer and Red caps have no rules.
Believe me redcaps without a lead is a bad thing. Vicious
creatures are like hyenas but prefer to taste of a kill they made themselves so
they can dip their hats in it or something. Gross.
Mab Winter court Queen, yes slight reference to throne of
glass I believe wants to use Oberon’s daughter as a bargaining chip what for a
purpose I don’t believe she stated. So for the majority of the time Meghan ends
up in a fancy but cold room in winter court. Pestered by a Phouka (I have no
idea how to say that though) and not seeing her beloved Ash who barley makes an
appearance until the action gets started.
What I am pleased to announce is his brothers get more of a
mention. Now here was me thinking more hotties! No. You get a guy who is barely
described who I would have loved to get to know better and his pet. Then the
Evil manipulative fatherless so and so (catch my drift) Rowan. While Rowan
seems like the one with his head screwed on since the other brother is barely
seen he’s an insane power hungry idiot. But a well thought out one who knows
how to bring a bit of fun to the fight.
You always get one eh? Anyway Sage is dead which I am
disappointed about since I thought he could add more plot hence his name
meaning Wisdom. But his death isn’t in vain. No for it starts a war! Hazzar!
The iron fae which have been absent from the books first
part so far. Finally make their return (killing sage) but the biggest shock is
in Rowan. Rowan is a back stabbing traitor who is power hungry. Stealing the
sceptre of seasons (Well tries too) so it ends up in the hands of the Iron fae.
Oooh. Which was his intention anyway. And tries to have his last sibling killed
too.
But since our princess was there anyway who should turn up
but… Handsome hotties Ash! Who tries to kill Rowan only to find out he failed
and wished he hadn’t. At this point both Princess and prince realise S**t is
going to hit the fan and make a run for it. Of course getting caught and facing
Mabs wrath.
While in most books the lovers would run away hand in hand
having a few near misses and time to make out in between and declare undying
love blah blah. This time both prince and princess are thought to be delusional,
honestly Iron faeries. Bah. Instead Oberon’s daughter is accused of taking it
to daddy so we can have permanent summer. (I wish)
Any who, Ash is accused of killing both brothers but doesn’t
kill Rowan. Pity. It’s nice to see a well thought out baddie who really can deceive
and you wouldn’t suspect it was him. Of course being the Queens son he wouldn’t
be a suspected traitor to the winter throne.
What I loved most about the book though was the journey and
the stay at the in between I forget the Queens name but Tatiana Oberon’s wife
had her banished. Basically she is the inspiration to many writers and artists
and composers.
I like her. She wasn’t in it for a favour she did very
little to get her hands dirty but she did it just to keep her little area out
of harm’s way. Seems like I have just rambled on about who I like and don’t.
But overall the book was un-put down able.
The descriptions are as vivid as always and I am very
relieved to say my darling Puck lived. This time the romance is explored that
slight bit more and makes you think. Who should she choose? What do the Iron
fae want with the Sceptre? Personally I think it’s all just to draw Meghan in
since reference is made constantly to her dreams being in the Iron realm then
having iron magic when her summer magic is sealed.
One more thing I would like to add is that the author doesn’t
just describe the characters. She describes every aspect of the world, from the
blackened mess of a Forrest where the blight is spreading to the beauty and
magicificence of the winter court. Although I do believe the word Gossamer is
slightly over used.
Thank you again Julie Kagawa for another excellent read. I
will be buying book 3 very soon and hope you look forward to my nonsensical
review and fangirling over Puck.
Top marks again! 5 stars
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