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Review by Trevor N.

Who would like this book? Any one who enjoys a very well-written fairy tale would enjoy this book.

The goods on this book: After Artemis’s last occurrence with the fairies, he has been sent to boarding school by his mother who has been healed by the fairy Artemis kidnapped, Captain Holly Short. At boarding school Artemis receives an email from Russia. The video shows a man on the brink of death who had been kidnapped by the mafia. That man was Artemis senior: his dad. As soon as Artemis gets ready to go to Russia, he is met by an old friend, Holly Short. This time they aren’t against each other; they have to work together to save Haven City. Now Artemis is forced to work with the fairies to save one of the only people he loves in this world, his father. The main characters in this book include, Captian Holly Short. Comander Root, Artemis, and Butler.

The details: 277 pages; 2002    Review by Trevor N.

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Review by Grace N.

Who would like this book? Everybody who read The Lost Prince needs to read this book. It’s awesome!

The goods on this book: Ethan sees the fey everyday. His sister is a powerful faery Queen, and he has a girlfriend who he’s forbidden to see. Ethan is not normal. And when his nephew Keirran may shatter the faery world and his own life, Ethan’s decisions are split. Even worse, dangerous fey, the Forgotten, may be on the verge of rising. The fate of the Nevernever is on Ethan’s hands now.
This sequel (prequel) to The Lost Prince is a great book, and I can’t wait for the next book in the series. I would suggest this series for everybody who needs a good book.

The details: 394 pages, 2011    Review by Grace N.

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Review by Grace N.

Who would like this book? I think that anybody who likes fantasy, mystery, or action could read this book. Anyone who has also read The Iron Fey series would also like this book.

The goods on this book: Ethan Chase has the Sight. He can see the faery, and has nothing but disgust for them. He does not speak to Them, talk to Them, or acknowledge his Sight. Until he is attacked, and is forced to seek help from his faery Queen sister who left him with Kenzie, a mortal girl. And in the Faery world, there are twists at every turn.
This was a great book, and I would definitely recommend it. It kept me up all night!

The details: 395 pages, 2012    Review by Grace N.

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Review by Grace N.

Who would like this book? If you’ve finished The Iron Fey series, this is a good book to read. It includes book 1.5, 3.5, and 4.5 in The Iron Fey series. It also has a guide to the Nevernever

The goods on this book: Winter’s Passage: Meghan made a promise to go to the Winter court. Now she must keep that promise. Meghan marches into enemy land with Prince Ash being followed by an ancient hunter, but she knows the real threat comes from her own heart…

Summer’s Crossing: Prince Ash and Prankster Puck:once enemies, but now they work as a team. A favor to Leansidhe ties the two in a knot together, and it just might end up with betrayal.

Iron’s Prophecy: An old seer once prophesied that Meghan’s firstborn child would bring her only grief. But Meghan never thought much about it. She never knew she might become the Iron Queen. And as Ash and Meghan reunite, the prophecy still holds.

The details: 296 pages; 2012     Review by Grace N.

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Review by Grace N.

Who would like this book? Whoever has read the first three books in The Iron Fey series should really like this book. The Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa is the fourth and final book in The Iron Fey series, and it is as good as ever. The Iron Knight is told from Prince Ash’s point of view.

The goods on this book: Ash thought that feelings and emotions were weaknesses. Especially love. Especially when his own love died. Until he met Meghan Chase. But Meghan is now queen of the Iron realm, where no Summer or Winter faery can dare to step foot in. Unless Ash can earn a soul. With Grimalkin and Puck, Ash embarks on a journey to honor his oath to Meghan: to never leave her again. Along the way Ash discovers a secret that forces him to an ultimate sacrifice. But Ash must keep his promise to Meghan, or else he dies…or worse.

The details: 394 pages; 2011     Review by Grace N.

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Review by Grace N.

Who would like this book? I think that anybody who has read The Iron Knight before would love the sequel, The Iron Daughter.

The goods on this book: The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa is the second book in The Iron Fey series. It is an exciting fiction novel with romance, mystery, and plenty of action. Meghan Chase is a half blood, half summer faery and half human. And she thought she had found love with a Winter prince. She is prisoner in the Winter kingdom, with no faery powers to help her, nobody she can trust. Her prince has deserted her. The Iron fey that only she and her prince have seen are still out there, and a war threatens to break out between the Summer and Winter courts. Most importantly, she can’t trust the traitor prince. Right?

The details: 359 pages; 2010    Review by Grace N.

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Who would like this book? This book would appeal mainly to girls, grades 8 and up, who like fantasy-reality mash-ups and especially those who like Grimm’s Fairy Tales.

The goods on this book: Mira, 16, has been raised by her loving godmothers but is now exasperated that they will not tell her about her parents  (who died when she was young) nor will they let her visit the town of her birth, Beau Rivage. With few provisions and even less of a plan, Mira runs away to the town to seek some answers. Destiny seems to take over in Beay Rivage, and Mira falls in with a group of mysterious characters. The strange dynamics of their lives leads Mira to gradually realize that the powers of Grimm’s Fairy tales are very much alive, and she begins to see why her godmothers were so overprotective. Now alone with her eagerness for romance, Mira is in constant danger. I kept wanting to scream at her, “No! Stop!” Though some of the situations were too convoluted and disjointed, readers who like suspense, romance, and the dark side of fairy tales will love this book. Be prepared for some mature content.

The details: 2012; 331 pages      Review by Samrarian

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Who would like this book? Readers who like Grimm’s Fairy Tales and/or mysteries with ghosts. If you liked The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, you might very well like Far, Far Away.

The goods on this book: Jeremy Jeremy  Johnson has a special talent: he can hear ghosts, and he has a special ghost who is committed to keeping him safe. Jeremy’s ghost is none other than Jacob Grimm of the famous Grimm brothers. As the narrator of this tale, Jacob shares much about himself both consciously through his chosen words and subconsciously through his style of speech and what he does and does not notice. The story of  Jeremy’s life unfolds in the context of Jacob’s memories of his own life and the frustration of being stuck in the Zwischenraum, the place between life and death. Jacob must figure out what is holding him to life on Earth as he works to keep Jeremy focused on his studies. Jeremy’s difficult home life and the unlikely attentions of Ginger, a vivacious troublemaker, create difficulties for Jacob, but the real challenge comes from a most unlikely source. Jacob weaves his own life and stories into Jeremy’s story, making the book into a Grimm tale in its own right. Be ready for some very dark parts but know that the bright will shine through at the end.

The details: 371 pages; 2013      Review by Samrarian

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Review by Hailey H.

Who would like this book? Honestly I didn’t think I would like this book very much because it has to do with a fairy tale. I was surprised when I ended up really liking it. I loved how it had a few pages from the book that the character Oliver was stuck in. I think mostly girls would like this book and pretty much any age because it’s more ‘girly’ in a way.

The goods on this book: The book was about a girl named Delilah who’s obsessed with reading, so when she finds a dusty old book shoved in the back of her library, she couldn’t resist. Once Delilah starts reading, she finds herself addicted to the fairy tale and even a bit interested in the main character Oliver. As Delilah’s reading, Oliver speaks to her. Delilah thinks she’s going insane, but it’s actually true. Characters in a book have their own life once a book is closed. Not many can hear the characters speaking because they don’t listen hard enough.

The details: 352 pages; 2013   Review by Hailey H.

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Review by Spencer D.

Who would like this book? Anyone who loves danger, excitement, and adventure! This book’s a real page-turner!

The goods on this book: This book is crazy! The book has it all: Danger, cliff hangers, adventure, and more! If you’re bored, and can’t think of a good book, this is a book for YOU! I couldn’t get up from where I was sitting, it was that good! Read more, and the first book, and find out their true endings! The story takes place in a kingdom, with two kids, Jack and Jill, where they are cousins, and hang out with each other. They meet a frog, named Frog, who joins them on their adventure! They fight giants, escape giants, fight goblins, and avoid singing mermaids! Read more, and the first book, and find out their true endings!

The details: 192 pages; 2012   Review by Spencer D.

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