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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
4.5*, really enjoyed this one but loved Fable more.
The best way I can describe Adrienne Young's writing is that it's like butter. She makes everything so smooth and easy to read and this duology was incredibly enjoyable. I wish more people were reading this! I cannot wait to read more of her backlist and there is is such a rich atmosphere with her stories. SUCH a good duology. I read each book in a sitting because I couldn't put it down.
Like with the first book, it took me a moment to get into the story and the world, but once that happened, I really loved it. Lots of intrigue and twists and I loved that.
medium-paced
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
relaxing
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:
No
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Another great hero's journey. Love this strong character and how she had to work through more complicated feelings and relationships.
3.5/5
Fable was one of my favorite releases overall in 2020, though when it ended I was apprehensive. Did it need a sequel? Fable was already an excellent Standalone, and looking at it, the emotional journey was truly complete at the end of book one. To me, Namesake should probably NOT have happened, but it wasn't a bad ride.
The big thing this book suffers from is a lack of direction- because this story does feel rather disconnected from the previous plot. It gives off the vibe of an "Extra adventure". The characters don't really experience additional growth, and while we do learn a little more about Fable's family, it was nothing we really needed to know. The end of the book is also a bit slow.
BUT There's a lot of good here as well. Adrienne Young is a masterclass in prose. Her writing is BEAUTIFUL and she deserves credit for that. Fable feels lush and expansive. The world descriptions are poetic. Any other author could not have lured me in and made me care about this add-on plot, but I genuinely enjoyed this book.
If you LOVED Fable, Namesake is a great read. If book 1 wasn't your thing, this is absolutely skippable, but Young is still a beast writer and one of my favorite YA authors to date.
Fable was one of my favorite releases overall in 2020, though when it ended I was apprehensive. Did it need a sequel? Fable was already an excellent Standalone, and looking at it, the emotional journey was truly complete at the end of book one. To me, Namesake should probably NOT have happened, but it wasn't a bad ride.
The big thing this book suffers from is a lack of direction- because this story does feel rather disconnected from the previous plot. It gives off the vibe of an "Extra adventure". The characters don't really experience additional growth, and while we do learn a little more about Fable's family, it was nothing we really needed to know. The end of the book is also a bit slow.
BUT There's a lot of good here as well. Adrienne Young is a masterclass in prose. Her writing is BEAUTIFUL and she deserves credit for that. Fable feels lush and expansive. The world descriptions are poetic. Any other author could not have lured me in and made me care about this add-on plot, but I genuinely enjoyed this book.
If you LOVED Fable, Namesake is a great read. If book 1 wasn't your thing, this is absolutely skippable, but Young is still a beast writer and one of my favorite YA authors to date.
Overall, I have to say that I did enjoy Fable's sequel. Her story is a very interesting one. A story of survival, loyalty, and love. If you enjoyed Fable, this one is bound to surprise you, entertain you, and you will love how neatly her story concluded.