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 I really enjoyed The Lost Prince. I find it a little weird that I like it somewhat better than the original series (with the exception of "Summer's Crossing", which was awesome), but there are some reasons why I'm not surprised. If you have read the third Iron Fey short story "Iron's Prophecy", a lot of The Lost Prince is already going to be spoiled for you, namely 1. the big reveal in regards to Kierran and 2. the hints that Ethan picks up about him. So if you don't mind my discussing those things and some other small-ish spoilery parts of the book, join me below the cut. 
 Reasons why I like TLP better than the original Iron Fey series: 
 1. Razor. If Julie wrote an entire novel all about Razor, I would devour it. He's like a puppy and a small child and a walking, talking firework all at once. He's the iron fey version of Puck, only he doesn't give as much lip. He's loyal. He's lovable. He's hilarious. You can't not love Razor. 
 2. Lack of a love triangle. THANK YOU, Julie Kagawa! Don't get me wrong; I love a good tortured yet well-balanced love triangle as much as the next YA fanatic, but this is a device that has become over-used. I'm not saying there aren't major complications for the two featured romances because there are. However, since none of those complications include two guys on the same girl or two girls after the same guy, I'm all for the broody romance. 
 3. Ethan. He's a different kind of tortured than Ash was. Reading The Lost Prince and looking back at the original series, I find myself less in love with Ash. He's still beautiful and I love that he would do anything for Meagan, but his type of brood is not my forte. Meanwhile Ethan is angry and angsty and he has some pretty good reasons to be. The guy's childhood was ruined because he was kidnapped by crazy faeries, and his sister pretty much abandoned him to rule in the Nevernever. You have to admit that's not a basis for a non-broody character. 
 4. Kierran. Yes, please! Also not entirely like Ash, although his level of awesome fighter-ness is pretty close. I'm definitely concerned about his future (aren't we all?!), and it's got to be weird to be the same approximate age as every. single. member of your family, but he handles it well. 
 5. Kenzie. She's a beast. I've got to hand it to a girl who can keep up with a broody boy and isn't (entirely) in it just to grab said broody boy. I'm not crazy about her reveal (sci-fi/fantasy mixed with everyday contemporary fiction themes is an odd mixture), but I saw it coming fairly early and had most of the book to come to grips with it, even before Kenzie spilled her secret. 
 6. The setting. The Nevernever freaks me out, not gonna lie. I'm glad the majority of TLP took place in the "real" world. 
 Definitely a solid story from Kagawa. I can't wait for The Traitor Son's release. I want to see where these new (and old) characters go from here. 
 Recommended for: Iron Fey fans, readers who enjoy contemporary but want to branch into a bit of fantasy 
 Not recommended for: Anyone who doesn't appreciate angst and broodiness