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phoenix2's review against another edition
3.0
As one of the most popular YA books of last year, with a strong rating on Goodreads, Fable is intriguing to pick up, as it promises a journey that is worth it. And, indeed, Fable by Adrienne Young does not disappoint. Atmospheric, with buckets of action and loads of information on ships, crews, pirates, traders, and the whole world that it introduces, Fable transports the reader right into a Pirates of the Caribbean movie, without copycatting them.
The female MC, fable, is a strong character who knows what she wants, most of the time, and gives a good narration to the reader of any age, as the author doesn't limit her to her young age. Thus, Fable speaks to all kinds of readers and she helps a lot with the progress of the story. The crew of Marigold is an interesting bunch as well, though the reader doesn't get many chances to get to know them through their adventures. Nevertheless, they are interesting characters and well written. Well written is also the twists and progress of the story, which is predictable at times, but keeps the thrill high too.
Unfortunately, at least for me, the romance did not work that well. It felt, in a way, less compared to the rest that the novel offers. That is not to say that the couple wasn't interesting and had good chemistry. However, the whole thing felt sudden and a bit surprising. Still, they had some romantic moments that were a delight to read.
Another thing that felt off was Fable's resolution towards the end. For me, it was a bit too much to do, but maybe I didn't get it the way it was intended.
So, overall, a pretty great book that nailed the whole navy theme.
The female MC, fable, is a strong character who knows what she wants, most of the time, and gives a good narration to the reader of any age, as the author doesn't limit her to her young age. Thus, Fable speaks to all kinds of readers and she helps a lot with the progress of the story. The crew of Marigold is an interesting bunch as well, though the reader doesn't get many chances to get to know them through their adventures. Nevertheless, they are interesting characters and well written. Well written is also the twists and progress of the story, which is predictable at times, but keeps the thrill high too.
Unfortunately, at least for me, the romance did not work that well. It felt, in a way, less compared to the rest that the novel offers. That is not to say that the couple wasn't interesting and had good chemistry. However, the whole thing felt sudden and a bit surprising. Still, they had some romantic moments that were a delight to read.
Another thing that felt off was Fable's resolution towards the end. For me, it was a bit too much to do, but maybe I didn't get it the way it was intended.
So, overall, a pretty great book that nailed the whole navy theme.
illusie's review against another edition
2.0
This was very hard to get into. I didn't really like Fable and the plot seemed a bit thin. There wasn't that much going on. I expected more from this book.
wide_eyed_with_wonder's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- 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
signebob's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
destinysigears's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- 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
3.0
mel_towns's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- 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
3.5
jessreads17's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
forloveoflit_'s review against another edition
3.0
Fable by Adrienne Young ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Fable follows the story of a young girl named Fable who was marooned on a scavenging island by her father after their family’s ship sunk. It follows Fable trying to escape the island and how she ends up on a ship to try and find her father again and get her inheritance. There’s a little bit of romance and a lot of mystery, overall it’s a good read. (Definitely not for young readers, probably 15+)
I really enjoyed this book but if I’m being honest it wasn’t the best I’ve ever read
Fable follows the story of a young girl named Fable who was marooned on a scavenging island by her father after their family’s ship sunk. It follows Fable trying to escape the island and how she ends up on a ship to try and find her father again and get her inheritance. There’s a little bit of romance and a lot of mystery, overall it’s a good read. (Definitely not for young readers, probably 15+)
I really enjoyed this book but if I’m being honest it wasn’t the best I’ve ever read
hburrows's review against another edition
5.0
Ughhh I am NOT a fan of the ending but this is a great book!
yodamom's review against another edition
3.0
Mixed feelings on this one. (Spoiler alert) I really enjoyed the characters, they were complicated. What I didn't get was the story. It was fractured, and confusing for me. The father dumped his daughter on a dangerous island as a young girl to survive alone ? Why ? Why so extreme ? Then years later she wants to crew for him, she risks it all to find him and then BAM it switches to what's owed her. Now there was a debt ? She finds him and he gives her the key to her inheritance ?!?! What the WHAT ? He left her to die basically and yet he saved this for her ? It was weird he was gruff, threatening, then he was emotional ? Says he was always watching her, but left her on this cutthroat island because it was safer for a 13 year old girl alone ? WTH ? There were so many almost explained points I wanted to scream. Maybe more info will come out in the second book to clarify some of these things ?
Let's talk about the romance that came from the depths of the sea ? Wasn't that something ? Fast insta love that was too unbelievable for me. Once again, maybe it will with more time and info.
There were other characters that stories just dangled too. I didn't get it, didn't believe the exchanges, the sudden acceptance of her or the finances.
I am continuing the series, at least for the next book to see if any of this gets explained.
Let's talk about the romance that came from the depths of the sea ? Wasn't that something ? Fast insta love that was too unbelievable for me. Once again, maybe it will with more time and info.
There were other characters that stories just dangled too. I didn't get it, didn't believe the exchanges, the sudden acceptance of her or the finances.
I am continuing the series, at least for the next book to see if any of this gets explained.