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The Iron Fey #1.5
Winter's Passage
Meghan Chase used to be an ordinary girl..until she discovered that she is really a faery princess. After escaping from the clutches of the deadly Iron fey, Meghan must follow through on her promise to return to the equally dangerous Winter Court with her forbidden love, Prince Ash. But first, Meghan has one request: that they visit Puck--Meghan's best friend and servant of her father, King Oberon--who was gravely injured defending Meghan from the Iron Fey.
Yet Meghan and Ash's detour does not go unnoticed. They have caught the attention of an ancient, powerful hunter--a foe that even Ash may not be able to defeat....
An eBook exclusive story from Julie Kagawa's Iron Fey series.
59 pages, ebook
First published June 1, 2010
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June 7, 2017
At around 50 pages, 'Winter's Passage' is a nice bridge between 'The Iron King' and the second full-length book in the series. This novella picks up right where 'The Iron King' leaves off, with Meghan journeying back to the Winter Court with Ash to fulfill her end of their contract. Of course, there is plenty of adventure along the way and the introduction of a few new characters.
This ended up being a very sweet and heartfelt novella. Ash and Meghan are falling in love and their feelings are getting harder to deny. It was pervaded with the sweet, innocent feel of first love.
However, this short read also had a sense of impending doom that was always lurking in the background. Ash and Meghan know that their romance is strictly forbidden. More than Meghan, Ash knows the cruelty of the Winter Court. The closer the two become, the more Meghan's fate in the Winter Court haunts them both. With each step, the sense of dread grows.
This novella was a nice lead-in for the second book. However, it wasn't absolutely necessary to follow and understand the series. After finishing this novella, I jumped right into the second book only to find that much of the information provided in this novella was also provided in 'The Iron Daughter'. So, while this was a nice, quick "extra", it isn't really required in my opinion. It was sweet and I liked it, but there isn't anything revolutionary or critical here.
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This ended up being a very sweet and heartfelt novella. Ash and Meghan are falling in love and their feelings are getting harder to deny. It was pervaded with the sweet, innocent feel of first love.
However, this short read also had a sense of impending doom that was always lurking in the background. Ash and Meghan know that their romance is strictly forbidden. More than Meghan, Ash knows the cruelty of the Winter Court. The closer the two become, the more Meghan's fate in the Winter Court haunts them both. With each step, the sense of dread grows.
This novella was a nice lead-in for the second book. However, it wasn't absolutely necessary to follow and understand the series. After finishing this novella, I jumped right into the second book only to find that much of the information provided in this novella was also provided in 'The Iron Daughter'. So, while this was a nice, quick "extra", it isn't really required in my opinion. It was sweet and I liked it, but there isn't anything revolutionary or critical here.
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April 26, 2022
I hope this is as necessary to follow the story as I've been told.
(half a hour or so later)
...Given that the most interesting thing in it is a cameo of Grandmother Willow from Pocahontas, I dare guess it isn't.
(half a hour or so later)
...Given that the most interesting thing in it is a cameo of Grandmother Willow from Pocahontas, I dare guess it isn't.
September 7, 2011
When we were young, we usually ask our parents to tell stories that will delight our evening. It was like a new life, a new day for a kid and everlasting days of sweet dreams. When we are older, we want to tell stories to the younger one and sometimes we felt behind from the stories that had been told. A lot of books lately had been published to create different perspective of the old fairy tales that our parents told us every night and sometimes they recreate a new story that will warm readers 'till the last word of the book.
It seems that the big bad wolf is trying to catch his biggest bait today. When Megan Chase has to leave her parents and her little brother, she wished to visit Puck after a great accident that causes him to comma state. When wishes had been granted, a payment must be paid on time. She doesn't have a chance to say good bye to her school or take a day out from the great chase. So she went with the winter prince, Ash, to the winter kingdom and the adventure start with a little spicy twist and bitter ending.
Again, Julie Kagawa did not disappoint me after reading two of her works. And imagine, this is just a novella with a sudden transformation from an old fairy tale. This is hope; this is something I must keep until the end of the world. So far, this is the best novella I ever read and recommended to those readers who already read the first book or the whole series.
When the hunt revealed in the first book, I don't have any idea of what creature he was or maybe I chase the action scene than paying attention to details. He was creepy and ended a chapter in the first book and here, Juli Kagawa made something shocking in the Winter's Passage. Overall, I find it difficult to accept that I'm falling in love to Megan Chase even though she's a sensitive girl like a imperfect human.
The action scenes here are more amazing than the first book too; it gives me goose bumps and gives me heartache while reading it. The Unseelie become more gory and scary with their blood thirsty mouth and norms. With their total adventurous travel and heartwarming tale, the Unseelie mystery now reveals its true form. Lastly, the queen with true icy beauty welcomed readers to the next unfortunate chapters of the book. Live long Kagawa!
Review posted on the day that the mighty one will create something surprising.
Rating: Winter's Passage by Julie Kagawa, 5 Sweets
Challenges:
Book #244 for 2011
It seems that the big bad wolf is trying to catch his biggest bait today. When Megan Chase has to leave her parents and her little brother, she wished to visit Puck after a great accident that causes him to comma state. When wishes had been granted, a payment must be paid on time. She doesn't have a chance to say good bye to her school or take a day out from the great chase. So she went with the winter prince, Ash, to the winter kingdom and the adventure start with a little spicy twist and bitter ending.
Again, Julie Kagawa did not disappoint me after reading two of her works. And imagine, this is just a novella with a sudden transformation from an old fairy tale. This is hope; this is something I must keep until the end of the world. So far, this is the best novella I ever read and recommended to those readers who already read the first book or the whole series.
When the hunt revealed in the first book, I don't have any idea of what creature he was or maybe I chase the action scene than paying attention to details. He was creepy and ended a chapter in the first book and here, Juli Kagawa made something shocking in the Winter's Passage. Overall, I find it difficult to accept that I'm falling in love to Megan Chase even though she's a sensitive girl like a imperfect human.
The action scenes here are more amazing than the first book too; it gives me goose bumps and gives me heartache while reading it. The Unseelie become more gory and scary with their blood thirsty mouth and norms. With their total adventurous travel and heartwarming tale, the Unseelie mystery now reveals its true form. Lastly, the queen with true icy beauty welcomed readers to the next unfortunate chapters of the book. Live long Kagawa!
The Gray wolf or the Canis lupus is the nearest ancestor of the first canine. They became popular because of their fiercy looks and good hunting skill. They become werewolves at night and become human in day. Let the chasing begin!
Review posted on the day that the mighty one will create something surprising.
Rating: Winter's Passage by Julie Kagawa, 5 Sweets
Challenges:
Book #244 for 2011
January 26, 2016
Final rating: 3/5 stars
This short story is kind of necessary for the series because it shows in a way how Ash feels and all dread Meghan has to face now + there is something vicious stalking them...and it will be important later in the series.
Basically the synopsis is enough to tell you what is going on, but still... It's worth reading :) I kind of miss Puck by now and i hope he is going to return in all his glory ASAP.
Now,onto the next book :D
◉ The Iron King (The Iron Fey, #1)
◉ Winter's Passage (The Iron Fey #1.5)
◉ The Iron Daughter (The Iron Fey, #2)
◉ The Iron Queen (The Iron Fey, #3)
◉ Summer's Crossing (Iron Fey, #3.5)
◉ The Iron Knight (Iron Fey, #4)
◉ Iron's Prophecy (The Iron Fey, #4.5)
◉ The Lost Prince (The Iron Fey: Call of the Forgotten, #1)
◉ The Iron Traitor (The Iron Fey: Call of the Forgotten, #2)
◉ The Iron Warrior (The Iron Fey: Call of the Forgotten, #3)
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This short story is kind of necessary for the series because it shows in a way how Ash feels and all dread Meghan has to face now + there is something vicious stalking them...and it will be important later in the series.
Basically the synopsis is enough to tell you what is going on, but still... It's worth reading :) I kind of miss Puck by now and i hope he is going to return in all his glory ASAP.
Now,onto the next book :D
► REVIEW(S) RELATED TO THIS BOOK:
◉ The Iron King (The Iron Fey, #1)
◉ Winter's Passage (The Iron Fey #1.5)
◉ The Iron Daughter (The Iron Fey, #2)
◉ The Iron Queen (The Iron Fey, #3)
◉ Summer's Crossing (Iron Fey, #3.5)
◉ The Iron Knight (Iron Fey, #4)
◉ Iron's Prophecy (The Iron Fey, #4.5)
◉ The Lost Prince (The Iron Fey: Call of the Forgotten, #1)
◉ The Iron Traitor (The Iron Fey: Call of the Forgotten, #2)
◉ The Iron Warrior (The Iron Fey: Call of the Forgotten, #3)
This review can be found on my blog: infinity-of-time.blogspot.com also known as...
May 17, 2015
A sweet little novella which fits in between the full length novels of this series. It deserves several stars just for the stunning cover! It is a quick, easy read which gives the reader more insight into the characters and the relationship between the two main characters. So not essential reading but more background to the main event. Also more Ash for those readers who regard him as the main event!!!
June 12, 2010
I can't believe this book was free! I totally would've paid for it. THANK YOU!!!! This will satiate my nagging impatience for Iron Daughter. The only thing that would make me happier is moving the release of book 2 to about 2 weeks from today (hint, nudge, wink). Follow the link for happiness.
What a TEASE! My impatience for the release of The Iron Daughter just multiplied exponentially! Winter's Passage spins the tale of Meghan and Ash's journey to Tir Na Nog to uphold Ash's vow to the Winter Queen Mab to deliver her alive. Being an interval novella I was concerned about this just being a recap of The Iron King and not really worth the time. Wrong!!! This is an adventure all its own and Julie perfectly balanced the background referencing and new adventure, so Iron Fey addicts like me can get our fix. Thanks, Julie, you big tease!!! Seriously, though, even if you haven't read The Iron King, Winter's Passage is a great story and will definitely suck you in.
What a TEASE! My impatience for the release of The Iron Daughter just multiplied exponentially! Winter's Passage spins the tale of Meghan and Ash's journey to Tir Na Nog to uphold Ash's vow to the Winter Queen Mab to deliver her alive. Being an interval novella I was concerned about this just being a recap of The Iron King and not really worth the time. Wrong!!! This is an adventure all its own and Julie perfectly balanced the background referencing and new adventure, so Iron Fey addicts like me can get our fix. Thanks, Julie, you big tease!!! Seriously, though, even if you haven't read The Iron King, Winter's Passage is a great story and will definitely suck you in.
September 1, 2017
*** 3 ***
It was OK, but I have a difficult time rating shorts, since they are just a fill-in of information, not a full story... This seems to be a bridge between books one and two. At the end of the first book Meghan Chase, the half Fae-half-human 16 year old, has agreed to go to the Winter Court's Queen with her son, Prince Ash. But their way there is far from easy and they are chased by monsters throughout. It does include couple of kisses:):):)
It was OK, but I have a difficult time rating shorts, since they are just a fill-in of information, not a full story... This seems to be a bridge between books one and two. At the end of the first book Meghan Chase, the half Fae-half-human 16 year old, has agreed to go to the Winter Court's Queen with her son, Prince Ash. But their way there is far from easy and they are chased by monsters throughout. It does include couple of kisses:):):)
January 27, 2021
daha çok ash istiyorum DAHA ÇOK
April 30, 2020
There's a bar called "The Dungeon." Creepy right?
"The walls were brick, the lights dim and red, casting everything in crimson, and snarling monster heads hung on the walls over the bar."
You know what sounds even cooler? A dangerous location that doesn't look at all scary. Maybe add some pink and baby blue, a rainbow or two, you know what I mean? A friendly persona. So when people are lured to said atmosphere, a snake (in a not so metaphorical way) bites your head off. Because seriously, who wants predictable? Go for the bizarre.
"The walls were brick, the lights dim and red, casting everything in crimson, and snarling monster heads hung on the walls over the bar."
You know what sounds even cooler? A dangerous location that doesn't look at all scary. Maybe add some pink and baby blue, a rainbow or two, you know what I mean? A friendly persona. So when people are lured to said atmosphere, a snake (in a not so metaphorical way) bites your head off. Because seriously, who wants predictable? Go for the bizarre.
October 11, 2017
This was surprisingly good for a novella. Honestly I didn't think I will like it, but I did. Nothing really happened, but it was a fun quick reunion with the characters. The thing I liked the most in The Iron king were the character, so I really enjoyed it. However I would have loved to see Puck again. I hope that he wakes up soon. Also I love Ash and Meghan together.
The only thing that I didn't like was that the novella was really short as it was and we didn't need half of the time to be spent on explaining every detail in case someone doesn't remember.
But otherwise the novella was great and I can't wait to read the next book.
The only thing that I didn't like was that the novella was really short as it was and we didn't need half of the time to be spent on explaining every detail in case someone doesn't remember.
But otherwise the novella was great and I can't wait to read the next book.
January 11, 2021
5 out of 10
ревью на русском/review in russian
A bridge between the first and second parts of the series. It begins with Ash taking Meg out of the house and ends with arriving at the Unseelie Court. On the way, the guys will visit Pack, who has forgotten himself in a healing dream in one of the Dryad trees and even barely carry his feet from the terrible pursuer. There will be another kiss, and then the prince will come to his senses and start playing the snow king. Almost all the way, Meggan and Ash will be accompanied by Grimalkin (my precious), whose presence will dilute the tense situation.
It's better not to skip this bonus and read it immediately after the Iron King. Unlike any variable POVs and abstract essays, "Through the Winter" contains information that is important for the plot. And a kiss, guys. Don't forget the kiss xDDD
The Iron Fey (Железные фейри):
— The Iron King (Железный король) #1/4
— The First Kiss (Первый поцелуй) #1.25/4
— Winter's Passage (Сквозь зиму) #1.5/4
— The Iron Daughter (Железна принцесса) #2/4
— The Iron Queen (Железная королева) #3/4
— Summer's Crossing (Летний путь) #3.5/4
— Ash's Letter to Meghan (Письмо Ясеня Мег) #3.6/4
— The Iron Knight (Железный рыцарь) #4/4
— An Iron Fey Valentine (День железного Валентина) #4.4/4
— Iron's Prophecy (Пророчество железа) #4.5/4
The Iron Fey: Call of the Forgotten (Железные фейри: зов забытых):
— The Lost Prince (Потерянный принц) #1/3
— The Iron Traitor (Железный предатель) #2/3
— The Iron Warrior (Железный воин) #3/3
August 28, 2016
Once I was finished with The Iron King I was stumped because I wanted to read the second book soon after, but I was (and still am) on hold for The Iron Daughter and needed something to satisfy my need to know what happens, so I downloaded this from this from the author's site for free. Score for me!
This short story records Ash and Meghan's misadventure trying to travel to the Winter Court. They of course encounter resistance and problems in just a few pages, and the story ends with Meghan situated at the Winter's Court. I can feel the dread coming already. The novella is good for the fans that want more Meghan and Ash action (I'm not sure if I'm pulling for them quite yet).
This isn't probably necessary to read before the sequel, but it was nice to visit the world and get my groove ready for the sure to be put my socks on fire second installment. Can you tell I'm kind of excited?
This short story records Ash and Meghan's misadventure trying to travel to the Winter Court. They of course encounter resistance and problems in just a few pages, and the story ends with Meghan situated at the Winter's Court. I can feel the dread coming already. The novella is good for the fans that want more Meghan and Ash action (I'm not sure if I'm pulling for them quite yet).
This isn't probably necessary to read before the sequel, but it was nice to visit the world and get my groove ready for the sure to be put my socks on fire second installment. Can you tell I'm kind of excited?
May 17, 2020
A cute, fluffy, and interesting novella that sheds more light on how Meghan and Ash journeyed through the human world to the winter court. In fulfilment of the deal they struck when the winter Prince agreed to help her rescue her brother.
February 12, 2019
It's not essential to the story, unless you like Ash and Meghan's relationship. I liked it well enough, but tbh they were kind of underdeveloped as a couple in book one.
You know, I'm not romantically invested in this ship, but I kind of like them as characters.
You know, I'm not romantically invested in this ship, but I kind of like them as characters.
December 25, 2015
Es un libro entretenido, sigo enamorada de Ash!
Espero poder ponerme pronto con The Iron Daughter !!!
Espero poder ponerme pronto con The Iron Daughter !!!
July 1, 2022
3'5/5 ⭐
Me gustó mucho ese lobo, el Gran Lobo Feroz. (De hecho es el motivo de que este extra tenga más nota que el primer libro ^^). Creo que es un personaje con bastante potencial para ser explorado más adelante y también podría ser de gran ayuda en la trama, si se lleva bien claro. Sólo espero que la autora no lo haya desperdiciado, desechándole de ser usado en otros libros a parte de este...
Por lo demás, no tengo gran cosa que decir. Lo siento pero me pareció mucho más interesante todo lo de la persecución que las escenas de romance en sí... De cara aún no me convence mucho la relación de los protagonistas, aunque ahora mismo me parece que tienen un poco más de potencial para ser un buen romance (o uno decente/creíble al menos), pero sólo si la autora profundiza más los personajes porque, de momento para mí, eso sólo aparenta ser un insta-love injustificado.
Me gustó mucho ese lobo, el Gran Lobo Feroz. (De hecho es el motivo de que este extra tenga más nota que el primer libro ^^). Creo que es un personaje con bastante potencial para ser explorado más adelante y también podría ser de gran ayuda en la trama, si se lleva bien claro. Sólo espero que la autora no lo haya desperdiciado, desechándole de ser usado en otros libros a parte de este...
Por lo demás, no tengo gran cosa que decir. Lo siento pero me pareció mucho más interesante todo lo de la persecución que las escenas de romance en sí... De cara aún no me convence mucho la relación de los protagonistas, aunque ahora mismo me parece que tienen un poco más de potencial para ser un buen romance (o uno decente/creíble al menos), pero sólo si la autora profundiza más los personajes porque, de momento para mí, eso sólo aparenta ser un insta-love injustificado.
August 27, 2014
While this was only a novella, I thoroughly enjoyed it for the hour and a half or so I put into it. I wanted a little more of Prince Ash and I was sitting at work during lunch break and decided to read this-and I'm so glad I did.
Summer and Winter were not supposed to fall in love.
By reading this, I got little bits and pieces of Ash, that while some of it is being recapped in The Iron Daughter, there are also parts that aren't being mentioned again and I get to log those away in my creepy, obsessive BBF mind.
This is just the journey to the Unseelie court where Meghan agreed to go once Ash helped find her brother (in book one, The Iron King). In this we see that a hunter is tracking them as they make their way and no matter how fast they travel or where they go, the tracker seems to be nipping at their heels.
"Doesn't matter." Ash's grip around my waist tightened. "If it wants you, it'll have to get past me first."
I can't even begin to express how happy the sweet scenes between Meghan and Ash made me, so I won't. If you are questioning whether to give this series a chance on my recommendation....I'd say go for it. Yeah, there's a lot of fantasy elements in book one that stretched my limits, but I ultimately have fallen in love with this world and these two (or three, if you include Grim, the cat who is always showing up to follow them around and make deals) characters who won't get out of my head. And whether or not this novella is essential? Nah. But if you want some extra sweet and sexy time with Ash, I'd say it's worth your while. ;)
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Summer and Winter were not supposed to fall in love.
By reading this, I got little bits and pieces of Ash, that while some of it is being recapped in The Iron Daughter, there are also parts that aren't being mentioned again and I get to log those away in my creepy, obsessive BBF mind.
This is just the journey to the Unseelie court where Meghan agreed to go once Ash helped find her brother (in book one, The Iron King). In this we see that a hunter is tracking them as they make their way and no matter how fast they travel or where they go, the tracker seems to be nipping at their heels.
"Doesn't matter." Ash's grip around my waist tightened. "If it wants you, it'll have to get past me first."
I can't even begin to express how happy the sweet scenes between Meghan and Ash made me, so I won't. If you are questioning whether to give this series a chance on my recommendation....I'd say go for it. Yeah, there's a lot of fantasy elements in book one that stretched my limits, but I ultimately have fallen in love with this world and these two (or three, if you include Grim, the cat who is always showing up to follow them around and make deals) characters who won't get out of my head. And whether or not this novella is essential? Nah. But if you want some extra sweet and sexy time with Ash, I'd say it's worth your while. ;)
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June 1, 2010
Winter's Passage is a sweet taste of the continuation of The Iron King. We were left off with Ash coming to get Megan and bring her back, as promised, to the Winter Queen. On this icy adventure, nothing ever goes smoothly in Julie Kagawa's stunning fae world, as Ash and Meghan are being followed by an old evil force.
This, is there journey...
This was so awesome! Even if it was only a small taste back into this world, it was so worth the read! It was so great to see Ash, Meghan and even Grim again. I've missed these characters.
Julie doesn't waste anytime, as we are quickly absorbed into the story, the vividness of her writing and setting is always breathtaking.
This was such a wonderful treat, and would have been missed since I'm a huge fan of Ash and would have wanted to see this journey beforehand, going into the squeal, so this was really sweet for Julie to do for her fans.
A quick and brilliant in-between book that will have you begging for The Iron Daughter!
A must-read exciting, romantic adventure fit for any fans of this beloved series!
Is it August Yet?
This, is there journey...
This was so awesome! Even if it was only a small taste back into this world, it was so worth the read! It was so great to see Ash, Meghan and even Grim again. I've missed these characters.
Julie doesn't waste anytime, as we are quickly absorbed into the story, the vividness of her writing and setting is always breathtaking.
This was such a wonderful treat, and would have been missed since I'm a huge fan of Ash and would have wanted to see this journey beforehand, going into the squeal, so this was really sweet for Julie to do for her fans.
A quick and brilliant in-between book that will have you begging for The Iron Daughter!
A must-read exciting, romantic adventure fit for any fans of this beloved series!
Is it August Yet?
January 2, 2016
A nice little intro to the Iron Daughter, where Meghan explains everything that's happened and we see her travel to Tir Na Nog with Ash, before making a pit stop to visit Puck, a friend who was injured in The Iron King.
June 11, 2015
Me encanta Grimalkin.
July 8, 2018
Plot - 🌠🌠🌠🌠
Character - 🌠🌠🌠🌠
World Building - 🌠🌠🌠🌠
Writing Style - 🌠🌠🌠
Book's Cover - 🌠🌠🌠🌠
Overall Rating - 3.8 🌟 / 5 🌟
Character - 🌠🌠🌠🌠
World Building - 🌠🌠🌠🌠
Writing Style - 🌠🌠🌠
Book's Cover - 🌠🌠🌠🌠
Overall Rating - 3.8 🌟 / 5 🌟
July 17, 2021
I still prefer Meghan and Puck, BUT Winter’s Passage did develop Meghan and Ash’s relationship a little more.
[REVIEW]
When I read the first book in the series, The Iron King, I remember thinking, “Oh my gosh, THAT ENDING!!! I need to get to the next book as soon as possible!!!”
Umm…yeah, that was back in February 2020. I’m now getting back to this series. Surprisingly though, my opinions haven’t changed much since then. Puck is still my favorite character. I still not a fan of the love triangle. And I still ship Meghan and Puck over Meghan and Ash.
But like I said earlier, this book did develop Meghan and Ash’s relationship a little more. We got more one-on-one time with them, especially near the end. And we’re now being introduced to a new part of Nevernever, which I’m super excited to read more about in the next book!
MY THOUGHTS:
•As I started Winter’s Crossing, I remembered very little from where we left off in The Iron King. All I remembered going in was that Meghan had made a deal with Ash to go…somewhere in Nevernever. Meghan was reluctant to go, but she obviously had no choice. Also, that my precious Puck was unconscious and currently healing inside a tree. How can I forget that?
So I was grateful for all of the callbacks in this novella. I’d completely forgotten about Queen Mab and the Winter Court, and how they’re enemies of Oberon and the Summer Court. I’d forgotten that faeries couldn’t touch metal, but Meghan could because she was half human. For a novella, the exposition was enough to jog my memory while making sure the plot moved forward.
•It was cool getting to see the Big Bad Wolf in this! I like how Kagawa decided to include not only Shakespeare characters in this world, but fairy tales characters! Does that mean there’ll be other fairy tale characters in the later books?! Because I’m totally down for that! I also hope the wolf returns at one point, whether to to create conflict, or to help Meghan, Ash, and Puck fight the Iron King!
•In my review of The Iron King, I mentioned how I didn’t like how Meghan and Ash went from strangers to making out when they were fighting for their lives against a FREAKING DRAGON. There was absolutely no buildup of their romance in the first book, and it was already kind of weird how their first kiss played out.
This time around, Meghan and Ash got a little more quality time together, which I did appreciate. We also got to see Ash express feeling torn between protecting Meghan and turning her in to his cruel mother. This added to his internal conflict, which I hope is explored more in the next book! Plus, this book helped emphasize on the fact that Meghan and Ash’s relationship fall under forbidden romance (one of my all-time favorite tropes)!
•WITH THAT SAID, I still don’t ship Meghan and Ash. They haven’t been in each other’s lives long enough for me to say, “YES, YES, JUST KISS ALREADY!!!”
That’s the biggest reason why I ship Meghan and Puck more. Because they have HISTORY. Puck has been there for Meghan since they are children. He’ll do anything to protect Meghan (unlike Ash, who fears disobeying his mother. Understandable, but STILL). Plus, Puck is a great foil for Meghan. Ash is broody and negative, which can make Meghan scared and apprehensive to keep going. Puck, however, always try to make Meghan laugh or forget about her worries, even it’s brief. Ash is going to have do a lot of things or something BIG to sway me from Puck. Or Puck will have to turn evil so I’ll like Ash more. Which I DO NOT want too happen. We’ll see, though…
•As much as I hate love triangles, I will say this: It wasn’t until reading Winter’s Crossing that I realized Kagawa wrote my least favorite trope with two my favorite tropes inside of it: A love triangle where one side is forbidden love and the other is friends to lovers. That DOES make things more interesting. So well played, Kagawa. Well played.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
Once again, Kagawa left off on a cliffhanger that left me scared and curious to know what’ll happen to Meghan. I’m looking forward to reading more about the Winter Court and the Iron King (and Puck!) in the next book!
[REVIEW]
When I read the first book in the series, The Iron King, I remember thinking, “Oh my gosh, THAT ENDING!!! I need to get to the next book as soon as possible!!!”
Umm…yeah, that was back in February 2020. I’m now getting back to this series. Surprisingly though, my opinions haven’t changed much since then. Puck is still my favorite character. I still not a fan of the love triangle. And I still ship Meghan and Puck over Meghan and Ash.
But like I said earlier, this book did develop Meghan and Ash’s relationship a little more. We got more one-on-one time with them, especially near the end. And we’re now being introduced to a new part of Nevernever, which I’m super excited to read more about in the next book!
MY THOUGHTS:
•As I started Winter’s Crossing, I remembered very little from where we left off in The Iron King. All I remembered going in was that Meghan had made a deal with Ash to go…somewhere in Nevernever. Meghan was reluctant to go, but she obviously had no choice. Also, that my precious Puck was unconscious and currently healing inside a tree. How can I forget that?
So I was grateful for all of the callbacks in this novella. I’d completely forgotten about Queen Mab and the Winter Court, and how they’re enemies of Oberon and the Summer Court. I’d forgotten that faeries couldn’t touch metal, but Meghan could because she was half human. For a novella, the exposition was enough to jog my memory while making sure the plot moved forward.
•It was cool getting to see the Big Bad Wolf in this! I like how Kagawa decided to include not only Shakespeare characters in this world, but fairy tales characters! Does that mean there’ll be other fairy tale characters in the later books?! Because I’m totally down for that! I also hope the wolf returns at one point, whether to to create conflict, or to help Meghan, Ash, and Puck fight the Iron King!
•In my review of The Iron King, I mentioned how I didn’t like how Meghan and Ash went from strangers to making out when they were fighting for their lives against a FREAKING DRAGON. There was absolutely no buildup of their romance in the first book, and it was already kind of weird how their first kiss played out.
This time around, Meghan and Ash got a little more quality time together, which I did appreciate. We also got to see Ash express feeling torn between protecting Meghan and turning her in to his cruel mother. This added to his internal conflict, which I hope is explored more in the next book! Plus, this book helped emphasize on the fact that Meghan and Ash’s relationship fall under forbidden romance (one of my all-time favorite tropes)!
•WITH THAT SAID, I still don’t ship Meghan and Ash. They haven’t been in each other’s lives long enough for me to say, “YES, YES, JUST KISS ALREADY!!!”
That’s the biggest reason why I ship Meghan and Puck more. Because they have HISTORY. Puck has been there for Meghan since they are children. He’ll do anything to protect Meghan (unlike Ash, who fears disobeying his mother. Understandable, but STILL). Plus, Puck is a great foil for Meghan. Ash is broody and negative, which can make Meghan scared and apprehensive to keep going. Puck, however, always try to make Meghan laugh or forget about her worries, even it’s brief. Ash is going to have do a lot of things or something BIG to sway me from Puck. Or Puck will have to turn evil so I’ll like Ash more. Which I DO NOT want too happen. We’ll see, though…
•As much as I hate love triangles, I will say this: It wasn’t until reading Winter’s Crossing that I realized Kagawa wrote my least favorite trope with two my favorite tropes inside of it: A love triangle where one side is forbidden love and the other is friends to lovers. That DOES make things more interesting. So well played, Kagawa. Well played.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
Once again, Kagawa left off on a cliffhanger that left me scared and curious to know what’ll happen to Meghan. I’m looking forward to reading more about the Winter Court and the Iron King (and Puck!) in the next book!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 1, 2010
Having read Naruto(its a manga btw) I already know that fillers for most of the time are crap. Yeah and this filler novella was just like that but still the writing is not that bad and forgive me but I just felt annoyed that I think I just wasted my time on this one rather than having starting to read the next book Iron Daughter.
So yeah not a bad filler but not great either and to think that the scenes in this book were mentioned also in flashback in Iron Daughter. And I was like what the fudge, are you kidding me Julie Kagawa?
Good thing was this was actually a free e-book made by the author and she's not like Stephenie Meyer who was greedy and make a book The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella to just have money because surely her psycho fans will buy the book just for the heck of it.
So yeah Kagawa congratulations you're a better person than Meyer is lol.
Just read this if you wanna waste your time or you like Meghan and Ash together. Just don't expect that it will be great or anything^^. Actually this novella just made me excited to read Iron Daughter, in fact I planned to read Rebel Angels by Libba Bray first but after reading this I change my mind and will read Iron Daughter next.
So yeah not a bad filler but not great either and to think that the scenes in this book were mentioned also in flashback in Iron Daughter. And I was like what the fudge, are you kidding me Julie Kagawa?
Good thing was this was actually a free e-book made by the author and she's not like Stephenie Meyer who was greedy and make a book The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella to just have money because surely her psycho fans will buy the book just for the heck of it.
So yeah Kagawa congratulations you're a better person than Meyer is lol.
Just read this if you wanna waste your time or you like Meghan and Ash together. Just don't expect that it will be great or anything^^. Actually this novella just made me excited to read Iron Daughter, in fact I planned to read Rebel Angels by Libba Bray first but after reading this I change my mind and will read Iron Daughter next.
December 24, 2013
Set right after The Iron King. Ash has come to take Meghan back to Mag and the Winter court to fulfill the terms of their deal. Meghan is determined to keep the promise she made she only asks to go and see Puck before setting out to be held captive by Queen Mab for who know how long. But Oberon wants his daughter back in the Summer court and has sent something to bring her home.
This is a good look into the struggle that Ash faces as he knows the rules of Faery and while he cares for Meghan he also made a promise to bring her to Mab and so he is bound by his word. He knows what the winter court will do to her and that their growing attraction and feelings for one another won’t be tolerated. But first he must protect them from the Legendary Beast that is one their trail.
It is a fun intruding story with the addition of some new creepy characters and a scary monster in the land of Faery. I enjoyed the journey to the winter court and I’m pretty happy any time that Ash and Meghan are on the page together. There is even a nice steamy kiss or two. Fun little read of an adventure that is mentioned in the Iron Daughter.
This is a good look into the struggle that Ash faces as he knows the rules of Faery and while he cares for Meghan he also made a promise to bring her to Mab and so he is bound by his word. He knows what the winter court will do to her and that their growing attraction and feelings for one another won’t be tolerated. But first he must protect them from the Legendary Beast that is one their trail.
It is a fun intruding story with the addition of some new creepy characters and a scary monster in the land of Faery. I enjoyed the journey to the winter court and I’m pretty happy any time that Ash and Meghan are on the page together. There is even a nice steamy kiss or two. Fun little read of an adventure that is mentioned in the Iron Daughter.
June 3, 2010
For those of you who've been hiding under a rock, Winter's Passage is an Iron Fey novella that takes place between The Iron King and The Iron Daughter. It's a really short read, but it's definitely worth your time. Winter's Passage contains everything I loved about The Iron King and The Iron Daughter, except its length. Since I've read everything Julie Kagawa has written so far, I'm just going to have to writhe in agony until Book 3 (The Iron Queen) is released. And that's going to be awhile...
Basically, if you enjoyed The Iron King (and The Iron Daughter, for those of you who, like me, were lucky enough to get an advanced copy), you'll enjoy Winter's Passage.
And if you didn't know this, the author's allowing this book to be downloaded for FREE until July 31st. Visit her website to get your free copy!
Basically, if you enjoyed The Iron King (and The Iron Daughter, for those of you who, like me, were lucky enough to get an advanced copy), you'll enjoy Winter's Passage.
And if you didn't know this, the author's allowing this book to be downloaded for FREE until July 31st. Visit her website to get your free copy!
March 7, 2016
This novella contained the ingredients of the real books. I'm surprised Julie Kagawa managed to include a major twist regarding the First Hunter. The language was very user friendly. One thing about these books is that not everybody is saved. Bad actions go unpunished and the good people often are powerless against cruelty. The romance was a miniature form of the actual books, and taken/read in small doses it becomes bearable, if not slightly cute. I think Julie Kagawa is better than Cassandra Clare by far, and this novella is part of the reason why. I recommend this booklet as a distraction and if you must read everything by her. It's not crucial reading or anything of course.
June 18, 2010
Winter's passage is a very short transition short story between The Iron King and The Iron's Daughter. At just 50 pages I can honestly say that I didn't expect a lot of this. Although, I found it was not a direct shot of delivering Megan to the Winter court, and included added emotion to the ongoing struggle for the Winter Son and Summer Daughters love. I am even more eager to get my hands on the next book. This series promises success.
June 12, 2010
I loved this story! I just wish there was a book so I could add it to my collection. This will definately tide me over until Iron Daughter.
July 21, 2010
I'm like a rabid dog right now,and I'm sure I'll start sprouting fur if I don't get my hands on The Iron Daughter soon.
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