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Namesake

Adrienne Young

3.98 AVERAGE


A steady, satisfying sail along with a very efficient author.

Book 2 ends the series, as it should. Young confidently sticks to the duology here, where other writers might drag it into a third book. No need. In Namesake, the mystery of Fable’s past deepens, and the adventures of the Marigold attain far-reaching importance. Young doesn’t bog it down with politics, but her world building is clear and convincing. While Book 2 lacks some of the whimsy of the first installment, it never gets boring. It never grasps for more than it’s been, like some novels seem to realize they’re running out of gas. Namesake gives a fun, satisfying conclusion to a solid story.

adventurous mysterious 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: Complicated

the trust that each character had in each other was incredibly meaningful in this series. they understood that the other person had a good reason for their actions or lies and that they wanted the best for the ones they cared about. this was an action-packed story without miscommunication and i loved fable’s found family and even blood family.
adventurous tense fast-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
adventurous slow-paced

beckiii_3's review

4.0

*3.5, an enjoyable and fun duology

marleenvsr's review

3.75
adventurous challenging medium-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: Yes
adventurous emotional 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
adventurous emotional fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Ah, so good. Love Saint
adventurous emotional lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes