happilyeveralli's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
FIRST READ OF 2023! FABLE has been recommended to me in some capacity for a few years. When I saw that the audiobook was available I decided to borrow it to start my year off with a light read. I'm going, to be frank, and say that I didn't like the first half of the book. It felt basic and cliche and nothing really captured my attention. The second half of the book was a pleasant upturn. I quite enjoyed the character of Fable in the second half despite the fact that I thought she was a bit basic in the beginning. The crew of the Marigold was also a highlight that helped me stay. Saint is an interesting character. I definitely think that I'll be reading the second book when I get the time, but for now, onto the next!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Child death, Death of parent, and Injury/injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism
mattheo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Grief, Kidnapping, Medical content, Murder, Physical abuse, Torture, and Violence
francestea's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Not what I expected but a very readable and enjoyable book about a girl searching for family and trying to find her place in the world. Pirate/treasure hunt adjacent.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Blood, and Death of parent
anaguana's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Blood, Death, Grief, and Murder
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