Karen Mahoney
The Wood Queen (The Iron Witch, Book 2)
Random House (AU: 1st February 2012; UK: 2nd February 2012); Llewellyn Flux (US: 8th February 2012)
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I had trouble connecting with The Iron Witch, and unfortunately The Wood Queen doesn’t fare better. Think it’s because I hoped alchemy would be more scientific, but instead it’s more witchcraft/magic. Disappointing. Anyhoo, I’ve come this far, so I may as well check out the trilogy’s closer, The Stone Demon, when it emerges in January/February/April (depending on your country).