YA Paranormal Book Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations Paranormal Opinion winner of our YA Paranormal Book Giveaway at From the Shadows!  Paranormal Opinion will receive print copies of Spirit Storm (Spirit Guide #2) by E.J. Stevens, The Iron Queen (The Iron Fey #3) by Julie Kagawa, and Demonglass (Hex Hall #2) by Rachel Hawkins.

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YA Paranormal Book Giveaway

Summer is just around the corner and we are celebrating here at From the Shadows with a fun YA Paranormal Book Giveaway!

One lucky winner will receive Spirit Storm (Spirit Guide #2) by E.J. Stevens, The Iron Queen (The Iron Fey #3) by Julie Kagawa, and Demonglass (Hex Hall #2) by Rachel Hawkins!

To enter, please leave a comment on this blog post including your email address (so we may contact you if you win).  This giveaway is open to US mailing addresses only (sorry!).  Giveaway ends June 21st midnight EST.

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Book Review: The Iron Queen (The Iron Fey #3)

The Iron Queen (The Iron Fey, #3) by Julie Kagawa.

My name is Meghan Chase.

I thought it was over. That my time with the fey, the impossible choices I had to make, the sacrifices of those I loved, was behind me. But a storm is approaching, an army of Iron fey that will drag me back, kicking and screaming. Drag me away from the banished prince who's sworn to stand by my side. Drag me into the core of conflict so powerful, I'm not sure anyone can survive it.

This time, there will be no turning back.


Review:

Filled with loveable characters that step off the page and into your heart.  The Iron Queen is the third book in the amazingly fabulous Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa.  Yes, I am an Iron Fey fan-girl (LOL!).  Kagawa continues to demonstrate her adeptness for world building and character development.  Her faerie realms are filled with fabulous flora, fauna, and mythic creatures.  Meghan, Puck, and Ash, the stars of this series, continue to grow and mature.  With The Iron Queen Julie Kagawa also proves that she can pull the reader's heart strings as expertly as any of Leanansidhe's musicians play their instruments.  I found myself crying, laughing, and gasping in awe along with these characters.  This was a book that I could not put down until the very last page.  I also adore the supporting characters; Grimalkin and Razor have become personal favorites.  This is a fantasy adventure with cross-genre appeal that I believe readers of epic fantasy, paranormal romance, and young adult fiction will all enjoy.  I can't wait for the release of The Iron Knight!

I highly recommend The Iron Queen (The Iron Fey, #3) to readers of fantasy, paranormal romance, young adult, and especially to fans of faerie filled adventure.  Fans of the Gathering of Faerie series (Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception and Ballad: A Gathering of Faerie) by Maggie Stiefvater, the Woundrous Strange series (Woundrous Strange) by Lesley Livingston, and the Wicked Lovely series (Wicked Lovely, Ink Exchange, Darkest Mercy, Fragile Eternity) by Melissa Marr may enjoy this series.

Source: This book was purchased by E.J. for review.

Read E.J.'s review of The Iron Daughter (The Iron Fey #2) by Julie Kagawa here.


The Iron Queen on Amazon.
The Iron Queen on Goodreads.

Book Review: The Iron Daughter

The Iron Daughter (Iron Fey, book 2) by Julie Kagawa.

Half Summer faery princess, half human, Meghan has never fit in anywhere. Deserted by the Winter prince she thought loved her, she is prisoner to the Winter faery queen. As war looms between Summer and Winter, Meghan knows that the real danger comes from the Iron Fey, iron-bound faeries that only she and her absent prince have seen. But no one believes her. Worse, Meghan's ...more Half Summer faery princess, half human, Meghan has never fit in anywhere. Deserted by the Winter prince she thought loved her, she is prisoner to the Winter faery queen. As war looms between Summer and Winter, Meghan knows that the real danger comes from the Iron Fey, iron-bound faeries that only she and her absent prince have seen. But no one believes her. Worse, Meghan's own fey powers have been cut off. She's alone in Faery with only her wits for help. Trusting anyone would be foolish. Trusting a seeming traitor could be deadly. But even as she grows a backbone of iron, Meghan can't help but hear the whispers of longing in her all-too-human heart. 


Meghan may be a half-blood of the Summer court, but with her whole world in darkness her heart is turning to ice.  Will the boy she loves return to her?  And which of the two young men in her life will she choose in the end?  The Iron Daughter is the second book in the Iron Fey series.  I absolutely loved The Iron King, the first book in this series, and have been anxiously awaiting this release.  I was not disappointed.  Julie Kagawa is a fantastic world builder and in this book we are able to learn more about the Iron Fey and their influence on the human world.  We also learn more about the politics of the Seelie and Unseelie courts and the outcasts of Faerie.  The Iron Daughter is shrouded in darkness, with something sinister always lurking in the shadows, but the ray of light is Meghan's loyalty to those she loves.  Meghan's affection and loyalty are her strength, yet what will happen when her heart is pulled in more than one direction?  A fabulous paranormal romance with a heartrending love triangle balanced with the suspense and action of urban fantasy. 

I recommend The Iron Daughter to readers of paranormal romance, fantasy, urban fantasy, faerie fiction, and especially to fans of the Iron Fey series. 

Source: This book was purchased by me for review.


The Iron Daughter on Amazon.
The Iron Daughter on Goodreads.

Teaser Tuesdays: The Iron Daugher

"I could handle goblins and bogeymen and evil, flesh-eating horses, but giant freaking spiders?  That's where I drew the line."

 p.g 156, The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa.

The Iron Daughter is book two in The Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa.  These books are filled with fae, both beautiful and monstrous, and things that go bump in the night.  This quote made me laugh since I am a complete arachnophobe and can relate to being willing to face any dark nasty beasty...except a giant spider. Is there something, natural or paranormal, that makes you want to run and hide?

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title and author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

Waiting on Wednesday: The Iron Daughter

The Iron Daughter (Iron Fey, #2) by Julie Kagawa

Half Summer faery princess, half human, Meghan has never fit in anywhere. Deserted by the Winter prince she thought loved her, she is prisoner to the Winter faery queen. As war looms between Summer and Winter, Meghan knows that the real danger comes from the Iron Fey, iron-bound faeries that only she and her absent prince have seen. But no one believes her. Worse, Meghan's own fey powers have been cut off. She's alone in Faery with only her wits for help. Trusting anyone would be foolish. Trusting a seeming traitor could be deadly. But even as she grows a backbone of iron, Meghan can't help but hear the whispers of longing in her all-too-human heart. 

What's your "Waiting On" pick this week?


Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.