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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
adventurous
medium-paced
Entertaining again! Still hard to put down (or shut off, I heard it on audio again).
Namesake is the second book in Adrienne Young's duology about Fable, a gem sage and daughter of a notorious trader. She finds herself being used as a pawn in a larger game full of betrayal and secrets. Fable and the crew of the Marigold must search for a treasure before time runs out that will save not just their crew but the Narrows as well.
Where Fable focused on world-building and character introductions, Namesake focuses on plot. There is little to no introduction before you're back in the thick of the action, which I really enjoyed! The duology as a whole is very fun, and I would not be surprised if it is sold as a boxed set in the future since one is not as enjoyable without the other. Young's storytelling is captivating, and I couldn't put this book down until I had finished it.
I highly recommend this duology to anyone who enjoys YA Fantasy and Action/Adventure. It's full of pirates and treasure hunting with a dash of romance and family drama.
Thank you to St Martin's Press and Wednesday Books for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
Where Fable focused on world-building and character introductions, Namesake focuses on plot. There is little to no introduction before you're back in the thick of the action, which I really enjoyed! The duology as a whole is very fun, and I would not be surprised if it is sold as a boxed set in the future since one is not as enjoyable without the other. Young's storytelling is captivating, and I couldn't put this book down until I had finished it.
I highly recommend this duology to anyone who enjoys YA Fantasy and Action/Adventure. It's full of pirates and treasure hunting with a dash of romance and family drama.
Thank you to St Martin's Press and Wednesday Books for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I love these characters, complete with trust issues and scheming minds. Beautifully written
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The conclusion to the Fable duology is delightful! Luckily, I had a friend jog my memory on some details of Fable so I was able to jump in without too much hardship.
Fable ends with a bit of a cliffhanger, lots of questions, and a betrayal. In order to avoid spoilers, I'll just say that Fable's resilience and attitude are amazing and I was glad to see more of West. All the pieces come together in the best of ways.
Adrienne is such a thoughtful author and completely reliable. I've read and equally enjoyed several books by her so far and will continue to keep an eye out for more reads from her.
I listened to the audiobook and have to mention my love for the narrator, Emma Lysy. I enjoy her voice when it comes to this genre.
Thank you to Macmillan Audio for the alc. All thoughts in this review are my own.
Fable ends with a bit of a cliffhanger, lots of questions, and a betrayal. In order to avoid spoilers, I'll just say that Fable's resilience and attitude are amazing and I was glad to see more of West. All the pieces come together in the best of ways.
Adrienne is such a thoughtful author and completely reliable. I've read and equally enjoyed several books by her so far and will continue to keep an eye out for more reads from her.
I listened to the audiobook and have to mention my love for the narrator, Emma Lysy. I enjoy her voice when it comes to this genre.
Thank you to Macmillan Audio for the alc. All thoughts in this review are my own.
A good sequel to an interesting idea! It was not predictable, as so many YA books of this genre can be. 3.5