The Lost Prince (Iron Fey) [Paperback]

Julie Kagawa (Author)

Book Description

Release date: October 23, 2012 | Series: Iron Fey (Book 5)

Don't look at Them. Never let Them know you can see Them.

That is Ethan Chase's unbreakable rule. Until the fey he avoids at all costs—including his reputation—begin to disappear, and Ethan is attacked. Now he must change the rules to protect his family. To save a girl he never thought he'd dare to fall for.

Ethan thought he had protected himself from his older sister's world—the land of Faery. His previous time in the Iron Realm left him with nothing but fear and disgust for the world Meghan Chase has made her home, a land of myth and talking cats, of magic and seductive enemies. But when destiny comes for Ethan, there is no escape from a danger long, long forgotten.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 7 Up-Ethan Chase, 18, tells people that his older half sister, Meghan, is dead, but she's not. She left his family to live in Nevernever, the land of the faeries, as the Iron Queen, after the adventures related in Kagawa's first "Iron Fey" series (Harlequin Teen). This first volume in a follow-up series begins as Ethan's reputation as a troublemaker follows him to a new high school, where he saves a half-faery fellow student from bullies and finds himself facing new dangers. Ethan's magical Sight allows him to see the many fey creatures that surround him, but it also lets him see the creatures that drain faery magic. Joined by his friend Kenzie, Ethan travels to Nevernever to warn the fey of the danger they face. With new allies, they return home to confront the danger that threatens their friends, leading to an action-packed magical confrontation. Ethan's character stands out due to his negative attitude toward magic, his martial-arts skills, and his determination that not making friends is the best way to keep others around him safe. Kagawa allows the relationship between Ethan and Kenzie to develop slowly and realistically, revealing details about their pasts as the story progresses and creating a strong appeal to readers of both genders. Fans of the first "Iron Fey" series will be interested in seeing Meghan and her family again, while new readers will find enough detail to help them jump right in and enjoy the magic, adventure, and touch of romance.-Beth L. Meister, Milwaukee Jewish Day School, WIα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About the Author

Born in Sacramento, CA, Julie Kagawa moved to Hawaii at the age of nine. There she learned many things; how to bodyboard, that teachers scream when you put centipedes in their desks, and that writing stories in math class is a great way to kill time. Her teachers were glad to see her graduate.

Julie now lives is Louisville, KY with her husband and furkids. She is the international and NYT bestselling author of The Iron Fey series. Visit her at juliekagawa.com.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin Teen; Original edition (October 23, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373210574
• ISBN-13: 978-0373210572
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (222 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #66,492 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars CAN'T WAIT FOR THE SEQUEL!!! October 23, 2012

By Candy

Format:Kindle Edition

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hmmm...I was super excited to hear that Ms. Kagawa was going to continue the Iron Fey series but have Ethan as the MC this time around. I was especially happy when the publisher through NetGalley approved me for an early copy. Thank you HarlequinTeen and NetGalley!

I loved seeing my favorite characters, Grimalkin and Puck, along with Meghan, Ash, and Razor, come together again for another fun dangerous adventure. The action is truly non-stop while keeping you guessing as to who is behind everything...and who is who.

Ethan was an interesting MC. I found myself struggling to relate to him and understand his point of view. I understood his prejudice towards the Fey to some extent but his anger with Meghan seemed a bit extreme and unfounded...but thats how emotions usually are- no real good reason for why we feel the way we do. It surprised me how much he knew about the Fey and Nevernever...he was 4 when he was kidnapped and was in captivity the whole time so his recognition of certain places in the Nevernever had me looking back at Iron King. I sorta missed the scared and adorable little Ethan who loved his sister dearly. However, everyone has to grow up sometime(well, everyone but Puck) and Ethan is definitely not little. He has grown strong and able to hold his own ^.^ so go Ethan!

New characters involve Meghan and Ash' son, Kierran, and the new girl, Mackenzie. If you read Iron Knight, you got a glimpse of how baaaaaad Kierran can be and I LOVE it! His sly self shows up from time-to-time but also manages to be a complete gentleman; the best of both his parents! Kenzie is a tough girl who doesn't wallow in self-pity even though she's thrown into the unknown with no answers to when she will get home...or if. Kenzie doesn't take the back seat to anyone and comes through when needed (girl can kick butt!). She supports Ethan through everything for which she is a great addition to the Iron Fey series.

I still want more of Meghan, Ash, Puck, and Grim but am eagerly awaiting the sequel to The Lost Prince. Full of action, mystery, and suspense, fans of the Iron Fey series will enjoy this new spin-off that brings back all of our favorite characters and introduces us to many more >.< Enjoy!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Oh how I've missed you Nevernever October 23, 2012

By Elizabeth@Nightmare on Bookstreet

Format:Paperback

The first question possible readers might have is: Do you have to read the Iron Fey series (The Iron King, The Iron Queen, The Iron Daughter, The Iron Knight) first? My answer is this: I don't think one will have a complete appreciation for this book, for this story, for this world without reading the others first. You won't have the background or back story and you won't have already established your love and connection to the world of Nevernever and some of its previous characters.

I hate to type this but I was a little bit let down with The Lost Prince. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed it and will continue to be an avid reader of anything Julie Kagawa writes, but I expected more. I didn't fall completely. That said, I think this is an excellent start and cannot wait to see where things go from here.

You have to go into this book with an open mind. New characters. It's told from Ethan's point of view, and as a main character I liked him well enough, but I didn't love him. I had high hopes that the other characters would fill the void of missing Ash, Puck and Meghan. Unfortunately I wasn't taken. Ethan's love interest Kenzie was likable enough, but I didn't get that heat, that fire, that spark. Also, Ethan's inner dialogue regarding Kenzie got on my nerves a bit and found these particular passages to be a bit draggy. There was a lack of passion for me.

Speaking of characters, there are glimpses of some old favorites. It was just enough of a taste to make me crazy with wanting more. The character I ended up connecting with the most was that of Kierran. I'm not going to go into details about him as not to give any spoilers, but I felt this book was as much about him, if not more, than that of Ethan. (You'll understand what I'm talking about when you read this book) I'm so excited and interested to see how Julie develops his character. Not to mention the story itself. There's a new threat in town that is causing the disappearance of fey exiles and half-breeds. It's been 12 years since Meghan abandoned Ethan and her family in order to be the Iron Queen. Let's just say Ethan has a lot of unrequited feelings about this. He is forced to face his appearingly strong hatred of anything Fey head on and question not only his feelings about Them but also about himself.

The writing was good and easy to follow, but I was already familiar with the world. New readers might be a bit confused and have a lot of unanswered questions. Then there were the passages involving the Nevernever. They were my highlights. I have such a love for that beautifully dangerous land of Fey. The detailed descriptions immediately transported me back to this incredible otherworldly place.

Favorite Quotes:

"I'd never met someone who could be so relentlessly cheerful in the face of such blatant jack-assery."

"A figure melted out of the shadows in the corner, stepping in front of the door, a sharp silhouette against the light. He moved like darkness itself, silent and smooth, dressed all in black, his eyes glittering silver as he blocked my exit."

Bottom Line: Overall, The Lost Prince is a solid next installment in the already established amazing world of Fey. 4/5

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Exciting Return to the World of Fey!! October 23, 2012

By Melissa

Format:Kindle Edition

I am a huge fan of Julie Kagawa's Iron Fey series, but I had thought that I had said goodbye to that world after The Iron Knight was published. It was a wonderful surprise for me to find that Julie was doing a spinoff series, and I could not wait to read this new addition to the world of the fey.

In The Lost Prince the story moves to Ethan Chase, Meghan's brother who is gifted with the ability to see the world of the fey. And he is no longer the cute little boy for whom Meghan was willing to brave the Nevernever in order to save in the first book of the Iron Fey series. Now he is a teenager with a surly attitude and a reputation as a problem child. He is angry almost all the time, and he does whatever he can to keep the world around him from getting too close. He avoids all emotional intimacy because he does not want to bring the chaos of the fey world into someone else's life. In short, he is not a very nice boy. Luckily this story is told from his point of view, so as a reader I was able to see the conflict within him. I could see that he wished that he didn't have to be so angry and mean all the time, but the fey really didn't give him much of a choice. This allowed me to read his grumpiness without getting overly annoyed with him as a character. Instead I rooted for him to find a way to navigate this crazy world. I wanted for him to find someone who could break through his defenses and be his friend.

The answer to my wishes came in the person of Kenzie, a classmate who wouldn't allow him to push her away. She was persistent and insisted that Ethan talk to her. She wasn't fazed by his attitude or mean comments. She came back to him again and again, and despite all of his efforts to keep her away from the fey, circumstances occurred that brought her into Ethan's crazy world. And she could handle it. I really liked her as a character. She had so much strength, and she was able to handle not only Ethan and his moods but also the weirdness of the world of the fey. She kept the entire story balanced in my opinion.

This story does not really focus on Meghan or Ash or Puck at all. They do make appearances. Puck is still a wonderful character. Meghan is not in this book much at all, although her actions and motivations are explored a bit. I have a feeling that she will be showing up more in later books of this series, and I'll be glad to see more of her. In this book she was mainly shown as the queen as she performed her duties as a leader. I am excited to see more of her as wife, sister and friend in later books. Ash is in this book, but only briefly ... not as much as I would have liked. But I've always been a huge Ash fan, so I would probably never get as much Ash as I would like, no matter what. Still, it was nice to see these characters again, and I know they'll be around for other books in this series too. Hurray for that!

Ethan and Kenzie are joined in this book by Kierran. I will not say exactly who he is so that I don't spoil anything. But he's gorgeous. And talented. And pulled in lots of different directions for different reasons. Puck keeps commenting that Ethan and Kierran remind him of the Puck/Ash relationship. I have to admit that I don't quite see that ... yet. But there is still a lot to develop in this relationship. By the time I was introduced to Puck and Ash they had already been companions for eons. Ethan and Kierran just discovered one another. There is a lot about their relationship that I am excited to see as they work together in future books.

I will say that Julie Kagawa is a master at world building. We are reintroduced to the Nevernever again, and her descriptions of the landscape and the inhabitants is just as amazing and detailed as it was in the Iron Fey series. I could listen to her world descriptions all day long. She has a way of painting the world with her words. A new group of fey are introduced in this book, and she does a masterful job of describing them to make them sufficiently mysterious and creepy.

The Lost Prince is a book that fans of the Iron Fey series will love. Old characters that I loved (like Grimalkin) play important roles in the story, but new characters are introduced, and I can see that I am growing to love these new characters just as much. The evil that is fought in this book seems pretty obvious as evil, but it seems that by the end of the book things aren't quite so black and white. And I love stories that explore issues in that way. I like to think a bit harder as I read about dilemmas in books, and Julie is going to keep me on my toes with this new threat to the world of fey. I am sooooo curious to know what is going through Kierran's head at the end of this novel.

So this book is another wonderful Julie Kagawa book. She never fails to deliver a great story with great characters in a magical world. This book introduces new characters, and I have no doubt that the upcoming books in this series are going to be a treat to read as I see where the action takes these people/fey. Can't wait! Four stars.