Blog Tour: The Iron Raven (The Iron Fey: Evenfall #1)

I am so very excited to be a part of the blog tour for one of Inkyard Press’ new releases. When I was offered a spot on the blog tour for The Iron Raven, the newest instalment of Julie Kagawa’s Iron Fey series, I jumped at the chance. I have been a huge fan of this series for so long, after falling in love with The Iron King back in 2012. Keep scrolling to find out more about The Iron Raven and see my review.

About The Iron Raven and Kayleigh’s Review

Published By: Inkyard Press
Publication Date: February 9, 2021
Date Read: February 7, 2021
Genre: YA – Paranormal Romance
Source: eARC from Inkyard Press
Format: E-Book
Pages: 336

From Goodreads:
Wicked faeries and fantastic danger… Welcome to book one of the new trilogy in New York Times bestselling author Julie Kagawa’s Iron Fey fantasy series, as infamous prankster Puck finally has a chance to tell his story and stand with allies new and old to save Faery and the world.

“YOU MAY HAVE HEARD OF ME…”

Robin Goodfellow. Puck. Prankster, joker, raven, fool… King Oberon’s right-hand jester from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The legends are many, but the truth will now be known as never before, as Puck finally tells his own story and faces a threat to the lands of Faery and the human world unlike any before.

With the Iron Queen Meghan Chase and her prince consort, Puck’s longtime rival Ash, and allies old and new by his side, Puck begins a fantastical and dangerous adventure not to be missed or forgotten. Filled with myths and faery lore, romance and unfathomable dangers, The Iron Raven is book one of a new epic fantasy trilogy set in the world of The Iron Fey.

“You can’t be completely beautiful and funny and amazing and expect me not to notice.”

There are no words to describe just how excited I was to find out that not only was there to be more Iron Fey books, but that this time Puck would be there front and centre. I have been a big Iron Fey fan for so long, after devouring the first few books back in 2012. When Julie wrote the first spin off series ‘Iron Fey: Call of the Forgotten‘ I was so excited, but slightly disappointed to see it was not in fact Puck’s story. Puck has been one of my all time favourite characters ever since meeting him in The Iron King. So imagine my utter excitement 9 years later to discover not only am I getting more from one of my favourite worlds, but that my favourite character, Puck, is finally getting his own series. You could say that my expectations were sky high for this one… and Julie met and surpassed every single one. This book was absolutely brilliant.

The Iron Raven follows the beloved Robin Goodfellow… aka Puck. Yes, that Puck! Puck along with Kierran and his new Forgotten Assassin, Nyx, discover that there is a new big bad in the Nevernever and this time it seems impossible to kill. While Kierran is ruling the Forgotten, Puck and Nyx must go on a journey to warn the Iron Queen and find out what this big bad is and discover just how do you fight something that seems unkillable?

Puck is just perfection! I fell head over heels for this joker back in The Iron Queen and while in that series I was definitely Team Ash, I just adored Puck. He is hilarious and fun loving. I absolutely loved getting to know him more. I was surprised to see that The Iron Raven was told from Puck’s perspective. I was fully expecting it to be told from the heroine’s perspective. I am unsure why I thought that but I was so happy that it wasn’t the case. We see a totally different, more wicked side to Puck and see his struggle to fight it and be good. This struggle made Puck just that much more real and a character that has more depth and I loved every single moment of that journey.

Nyx is just brilliant. I am so happy to have a love interest for Puck that is just super kickass and who doesn’t need saving. Many times she is the one saving him! And that is so refreshing in a young adult series. A part of me does wish we could see some scenes from Nyx’s perspective as she goes through such a journey throughout this book. From someone who doesn’t know this world… she has been forgotten since before even the Summer and Winter kingdoms were created, to someone who is willing to fight to save it. I loved to see her weariness and her starting to gradually start to trust Puck and fight for this world.

The Iron Raven was absolutely everything. I was so excited to be back in this world and with these characters I absolutely love. This book was fast-paced and action packed with a dash of romance. Everything I adore in a book. If you’ve never read The Iron Fey you will completely understand this book without having read the other books. However, I highly recommend you to read the others, as they’re just fantastic, and it will bring so much depth and understanding to the side characters. If you are a fan of The Iron Fey series this is, without a doubt, a must-read. I loved every single moment and I am left reeling, dying to get my hands on the next book! It was utterly brilliant!

” ‘Love and emotion… they have no place in the life of an assassin. That’s what I’ve been telling myself ever since I met you. That’s why it would be better if you didn’t feel anything.’
‘Too late.’ “

About Julie Kagawa

JULIE KAGAWA is the New York Times, USA TODAY and internationally bestselling author of The Iron Fey, Blood of Eden, The Talon Saga and the Shadow of the Fox series. Born in Sacramento, she has been a bookseller and an animal trainer and enjoys reading, painting, playing in her garden and training in martial arts. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and a plethora of pets. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.