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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
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:
No
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
Moins palpitant que le premier, mais toujours emplis de mystère et d'amour filial.
Hmmm. I was unfortunately disappointed in this book. I had absolutely loved “Fable”, but this book was hard to get into, and it honestly made me like West a lot less for his weird and angry attitude the whole time. It was a long con book, which I’m not usually into anyways, so that probably didn’t help. “Namesake” started slow (despite the cliffhanger ending of “Fable”), and I had a hard time finding a rhythm with it. I mean, I obviously read it in one day, so it wasn’t a hard read, but I never felt invested, and the characters I loved in “Fable” were kind of meh here. Sad that I didn’t love it, but I’ll keep it on my shelf for the absolutely beautiful book cover.
I loved this little duology and the writing style in both this book and Fable. Adrienne Young writes so you can always feel her characters emotions so heavily. The planning and the way the novel ties together was quite well done. I loved that we got so more insight into Isolde and her story as well as their family history (I just wanted more).
My only issue with both books, and why I gave only 4 stars for both is because I feel like the writer could have done so much more with this story. I wanted more about the characters (Isode, West, Clove, Saint), more about the build-up to the romance (the relationship between West and Fable was a bit immature), more about the build-up to the ending, and more of the camaraderie of the Merigold throughout both books.
I did like how the end addressed the relationship between Fable and Saint. I loved the feelings of connection Fable had with Isode and what happened at the conclusion with this. You really felt her presence along with Fable at times.
I would definitely recommend this quick duology to anyone wanting a fun and magical feeling YA read.
My only issue with both books, and why I gave only 4 stars for both is because I feel like the writer could have done so much more with this story. I wanted more about the characters (Isode, West, Clove, Saint), more about the build-up to the romance (the relationship between West and Fable was a bit immature), more about the build-up to the ending, and more of the camaraderie of the Merigold throughout both books.
I did like how the end addressed the relationship between Fable and Saint. I loved the feelings of connection Fable had with Isode and what happened at the conclusion with this. You really felt her presence along with Fable at times.
I would definitely recommend this quick duology to anyone wanting a fun and magical feeling YA read.
Once again, transported to the seas. So very invested in this whole business. That was so much fun to read, which made it impossible to put it down! Easy to get into and to finish and just a smile on my face the whole time.
I’m literally obsessed with these characters and this world
After that cliffhanger from the first book FABLE, I couldn't wait to read the sequel. I savored the first book, but I devoured this one. And yes, it was even better (if that's possible) than the first book. Such a fun story!
NAMESAKE begins right where FABLE leaves off - with Fable being kidnapped by Zola in search of a rare gem. As they sail into the Unnamed Sea, Fable's history and family secrets unfold and make me love the characters even more.
I swear I could smell the salt air as I was reading about Fable & West on the Marigold. The characters, the imagery, the mystery, and the romance - I was hooked from the first page all the way to the last. I wasn't sure how AY was going to reconcile Fable's complicated relationship with her father, Saint, but it couldn't have ended any better (except not to end at all).
NAMESAKE begins right where FABLE leaves off - with Fable being kidnapped by Zola in search of a rare gem. As they sail into the Unnamed Sea, Fable's history and family secrets unfold and make me love the characters even more.
I swear I could smell the salt air as I was reading about Fable & West on the Marigold. The characters, the imagery, the mystery, and the romance - I was hooked from the first page all the way to the last. I wasn't sure how AY was going to reconcile Fable's complicated relationship with her father, Saint, but it couldn't have ended any better (except not to end at all).
I thought it was kid of boring. Should have just been a stand alone instead of a duology.
It was wonderful to reunite with Fable & West & the whole gang. Just like the first book, I devoured this one. The characters are so three-dimensional and real and wonderful. The plot itself didn’t hook me quite as much as the first book’s, but to be honest I would follow these characters anywhere.