Review: “The Iron Traitor {Call of the Forgotten #2}” by Julie Kagawa

Title: The Iron Traitor {Call of the Forgotten #2}

Author: Julie Kagawa

Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Release Date: November 1st 2013

Published by: Harlequin Teen / Mira Ink

Many
thanks to Mira Ink for the copy
of this novel! My opinions are all non-bias and I received this from
the publishers in exchange for an honest review.

IN THE REAL WORLD, WHEN YOU VANISH INTO THIN AIR FOR A WEEK, PEOPLE TEND TO NOTICE

After
his unexpected journey into the lands of the fey, Ethan Chase just
wants to get back to normal. Well, as “normal” as you can be when you
see faeries every day of your life. Suddenly the former loner with the
bad reputation has someone to try for-his girlfriend, Kenzie. Never mind
that he’s forbidden to see her again.

But when your name is
Ethan Chase and your sister is one of the most powerful faeries in the
Nevernever, “normal” simply isn’t to be. For Ethan’s nephew, Keirran, is
missing, and may be on the verge of doing something unthinkable in the
name of saving his own love. Something that will fracture the human and
faery worlds forever, and give rise to the dangerous fey known as the
Forgotten. As Ethan’s and Keirran’s fates entwine and Keirran slips
further into darkness, Ethan’s next choice may decide the fate of them
all.

I will literally read anything Julie Kagawa writes. I have ALL the Iron Fey series and the Immortal Rules, and can never get enough of the perfect picture of a storyworld that Julie paints in all our minds. When I received this ARC from Mira Ink, I was so happy that I got to read the latest copy earlier than I thought! *Happy Dance* Of course I knew it was going to be amazing…

After finishing The Lost Prince (Call of the Forgotten, book one) it left off with such a huge cliffhanger that left me speechless! I wanted to know what happened so badly, but at the same time, it was the surprise of what awaited in The Iron Traitor that kept me hanging onto the words.

This blew The Lost Prince out of the water! It was a thousand times more addictive (if that was possible?!) and I was fixated on the pages for hours, something that hasn’t happened since I read Divergent a few weeks back, so this definitely gave me my next dose of bookish addiction! Ethan really came into his own, I thought, in this book. He was such a good character already from previous, but in this one he gave me an image of how unique and interesting his narrative was. He had a really amazing storyline and even though he’s that bad-boy image, I definitely saw a different side to him in moments.

Speaking of seeing a different side to characters, I saw a huge difference in Kenzie. Before, she was one of those characters that I wasn’t sure where her loyalty and personality led, but she also was so great in The Iron Traitor. Her narrative was a lot more mature and lingeringly interesting, too. Kieirran was already such a complex and unique character, and in this book Julie gave him more depth to his character and storyline. He was the most interesting character, but my favourite was definitely Kenzie in this one! Her and Ethan were also so incredible to read about with their relationship. He’s just trying to be normal and there’s this whole other thrilling side to their world–one I didn’t want to leave.

There is so much I could praise about Julie Kagawa’s writing style and perfection that she weaved into The Iron Traitor, but that would go on for days. If I wasn’t a fan already, this would make me one forever, possibly even a number one fan. The cliffhanger was heart-stoppingly epic! I can’t wait to dive back into the world that Julie created, because it’s a place you’ll never tire of reading about, and I certainly won’t. Bring on more books, Julie!

Five star worthy all around!

Another incredible addition to a series that any Fantasy YA reader will love, with it’s plot twists and rollercoaster-rides of cliffhangers, prepare to make Julie Kagawa your new favourite author!