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ethel1995's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
3.5
Cutesy book! Again liked the storyline but the writing was meh. She also “raked her hands through her hair” a few too many times for my liking
abbylawr's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
Not as good as "Fable," in my opinion, but I still loved coming back to the world of Narrows! It manages to strike the perfect balance between pretty easy to grasp world building and rich culture and atmosphere. The pacing was also done very well, and I found myself easily flying through the book. However, I do feel like everything wrapped up pretty quickly and conveniently. I would've liked the epilogue to be a tad bit longer and some more scenes of the entire Marigold crew sprinkled throughout the book, but still a pretty solid follow-up to "Fable!"
accidental_jumpscare's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
plantladyreader's review against another edition
5.0
Usually going into the second book in a duology, I'm prepared to enjoy it much less than the first. However, with Namesake, it just made me love Fable even more! It was such a perfect ending!
Snatched from West and the rest of the Marigold crew, Fable finds herself caught in the middle of a scheme headed by one of her greatest enemies. Forced to dredge for him in order to gain enough gold to secure an alliance with Holland, notorious leader and gem trader in the Unnamed Sea, Fable finds herself surrounded by some faces she hoped she'd never see again, and some she thought were long since dead. While she’s determined to gain her freedom, she’s also surprised to learn more about her mother’s past, and about the family she didn’t know she had. She must trust her instincts in order to come out of this alive, and return to West and the crew that had become the only family she thought she had.
It's really difficult to review this without spoiling anything. I'll just say, if you liked the first book, you'll love the second! I'm so thankful to St. Martin's Press and Wednesday Books for the chance to read this one pre-release! Fable grew into a strong, independent young woman, who knows what she wants and trusts in her heart to lead her in the right direction. I was really happy with the ending, because her tough, independent personality continued to shine through!
5
Snatched from West and the rest of the Marigold crew, Fable finds herself caught in the middle of a scheme headed by one of her greatest enemies. Forced to dredge for him in order to gain enough gold to secure an alliance with Holland, notorious leader and gem trader in the Unnamed Sea, Fable finds herself surrounded by some faces she hoped she'd never see again, and some she thought were long since dead. While she’s determined to gain her freedom, she’s also surprised to learn more about her mother’s past, and about the family she didn’t know she had. She must trust her instincts in order to come out of this alive, and return to West and the crew that had become the only family she thought she had.
It's really difficult to review this without spoiling anything. I'll just say, if you liked the first book, you'll love the second! I'm so thankful to St. Martin's Press and Wednesday Books for the chance to read this one pre-release! Fable grew into a strong, independent young woman, who knows what she wants and trusts in her heart to lead her in the right direction. I was really happy with the ending, because her tough, independent personality continued to shine through!
5
ctanguay_85's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
emmad24's review against another edition
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
mickachoo's review against another edition
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.