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Namesake by Adrienne Young

emmad24's review against another edition

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4.0

I enjoyed the story & I think it was wrapped up nicely. Only a few complaints: why tf does fable cry SO much, every other chapter she’s crying!!! I wish that we had gotten more interaction with the crew as a whole, I wish west and fables relationship was more developed. Lastly, I really wanted there to be more action but I understand it was more of a political storyline. Overall 4/5

abcdaron's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced

2.75

mickachoo's review against another edition

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4.0

I wish I loved this as much as Fable but, alas, sometimes sequels aren't always as good or better. Still was a good wrap up to the tale of Fable and West.

cwolf83's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced

4.0

atvreads's review against another edition

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4.0

*Digital Arc received from Wednesday Books in exchange for an honest review*
UPDATE:

Reading this arc during the 2020 election was by far the best choice! A continuation of Fable’s high seas adventure riddled with more animosity, longing for a parent’s love and affirmation, a pinch of spicy romance, and enough betrayal and secrets to keep the telenovela lovers in all of us satisfied, Namesake earns its title through Fable’s own blood and tears.

While I do enjoy a decent steamy romance, I adjusted my expectations quite quickly when I realized this novel is not about Fable and West. Or rather, it’s about them, but the relationship focus and goal for Fable is about defining family. Whether it’s through blood or the family you find and choose (represented through many ensemble characters and groups), Fable’s true quest is to find her place and her people.

I’d say she succeeds.

Home is where we make it. Family is whoever we choose it to be.

I’d say that’s a solid theme to rally around in 2021. ✌

victoria_4's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful mysterious sad 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? Yes

4.5

gssmith7's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective 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? Yes

3.75

gingerale06's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

allyardon's review against another edition

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adventurous tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

mdhorn's review against another edition

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adventurous

3.75