This is the sequel to Ironskin.At first, I had a hard time getting into this book because it is told from the perspective of Helen, Jane's sister. I didn't particularly like Helen in Ironskin--she seemed to be the typical shallow pretty girl, only interested in expensive dresses and parties. I just wanted to find out what was going on with Jane, Edward, and Dorie. As I ventured further into Copperhead, though, it quickly became obvious that my judgements of Helen were unfair and wrong. That "pretty girl" persona was just an act she put on while trying to be the wife she thought Alistair wanted, and deep down there was a real person there. A character who loved her sister and was willing to do anything for her. Someone who wanted to help people, and rescue a neglected child. Someone who found who she really is during a time of adversity and struggle. Someone I could definitely get behind and cheer for.I was pleasantly surprised at the direction the story took, and I am so glad that it was told thorough Helen instead of Jane. I'm even ok if this is the end of the series because it ended beautifully. That being said, if there is an Ironskin #3, I will happily read it! After reading this book, my thoughts about Helen totally changed! On Ironskin, she was so futile that i couldn't like the character! But on Copperhead, she is really brave! Here we can understand much more about her acts and why she was so frivolous on the previous book. But, she stands up against her husband and the society! She fights for what is right and the best! I was impressed, because Helen is such a smart woman, just like her sister, Jane! Besides that, i also enjoyed to read more about the dwarven and the Great War against the fey. Again, i found myself super intrigued reading the book. It's creepy, thinking about how far the women went just to look beautiful to please their men. The whole facelift issue is creepy, in my opinion. While on Ironskin, there was the search to have a beautiful face, now on Copperhead, Helen and Jane try their best to make the women give up of their beautiful fey faces and change to their old masks. The only way to feel protected against the fey, but also a way to don't "shine" in front the society. And again, there's an expected twist from the King Fey! It's interesting and Helen was very smart to solve the problem. I'm curious to know what is going to be about on the next book! And I hope to read more about Helen and Rook! Copperhead is a great reading!
What do You think about Copperhead (2013)?
not much of a story, kept falling asleep reading it
—jazzyjjw
Dragged a bit but picked up in the final chapters.
—Madhu
