Finally! Finally I got to read what I felt had been missing from the first two book. Emotion. 
 This installment in The Iron Fey series was by far superior. It had everything: action, humor, angst, love. And, in my opinion, the author balanced them out well. It wasn't just action scene after action scene like the Iron Daughter. There were places to pause and reflect, to feel and take in the weight of the circumstances and the consequences of actions. I truly enjoyed this installment. 
 Now, where my expectations on the first two books were disappointed, on this book they shined. The relationship between Ash and Meghan was fully realized and beautifully handled. There were moments of romance, moments of tenderness, and moments of pain. I was so happy to finally see Ms. Kagawa give them the relationship attention they deserved. 
 As always, the Fey world was fully realized and described. I always enjoy delving into Faery. 
 I'm really excited to read the Iron Knight (Ash!! *squeal) and will be starting it immediately as I've been approved on NetGalley to read it early.