Review: Master of Iron

Master of Iron by Tricia Levenseller
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

One of the things I most love about Levenseller is that she always creates such unique individuals in her novels. Her King’s and Queen’s are not always evil and her protagonist is always flawed, but not always in a physical way. And most of all, the relationships she builds are healthy, trusting, and slowly built through shared experiences.

All of that said, I gave Master if Iron a 4 out of 5, but really find it to be closer to a 3.5. There are times in the novel when the narration becomes so excessive and repetitive that it drastically slows the pace. I still loved the novel- it is a great ending to this little duology. I finally had a chance to know Kelly and Zima better than ever, but there is this strange barrier between us all. I can’t quite put my hand on it- something to do with the time and place if the narrative, the life of the protagonist, her anxiety, her relationships- somehow I feel too far from the them for a connection.

Nonetheless, I would still suggest this novel to anyone who enjoys a low fantasy with slow world building and several characters that are just and noble!

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