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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It was fine. Book 2, so we already knew all the characters. Fable has more adventures on the sea, and over the trade routes. There are some standard pirate capers. Everything works out in the end.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Honestly, rounding up because this is one of the more well-written YA Fantasy's I have read. I really like the take Young had on a pirate-centric story and the story was entertaining. I wouldn;t say it was anything spectacular, but if you're in the mood for a well written pirate fantasy with a pretty standard romance (because hey, sometimes we need that), then this is perfect.
Rating: 3.75⭑˚.⋆
Date: 01/08/24
Format: E-book and Audiobook
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Date: 01/08/24
Format: E-book and Audiobook
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adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
If Fable is like finding out Santa Claus is real AND you're on the Nice List, then Namesake is like Santa gave you a Powerball ticket AND YOU'VE WON.
If Sirens were books Adrienne Young is clearly writing mythical book after mythical book. Namesake is everything and more that you could possibly want in a sequel. It has the same song to each sentence that captivates you and makes it so hard find a place to stop reading.
The characters have grown into their own by now. They each have chemistry with each other and more importantly, history that doesn't have to be explained. There is never an information dump that feels forced or out of place. Each character giving a little bit more of themselves to the reader over time. We see the flaws of our characters and not only that, but the flaws of our main character which makes her more realistic and human. She isn't capable of doing everything like so many other authors of books portray, she needs help and she's too stubborn to ask. Which by the way is the entire millennial toxic trait.
I really like that the book is not driven by romance. Yes it is there, but it's not "love at first sight" or any of that garbage that doesn't seem real. This is a true relationship that is built chapter by chapter and is nurtured and grown from a seed. This relationship has its moments when you aren't sure if it will make the journey. And more than anything, this relationship has a foundation where many written romances have none.
If you need any more reason to read this book, I will leave you with this: don't be stupid, stupid.
If Sirens were books Adrienne Young is clearly writing mythical book after mythical book. Namesake is everything and more that you could possibly want in a sequel. It has the same song to each sentence that captivates you and makes it so hard find a place to stop reading.
The characters have grown into their own by now. They each have chemistry with each other and more importantly, history that doesn't have to be explained. There is never an information dump that feels forced or out of place. Each character giving a little bit more of themselves to the reader over time. We see the flaws of our characters and not only that, but the flaws of our main character which makes her more realistic and human. She isn't capable of doing everything like so many other authors of books portray, she needs help and she's too stubborn to ask. Which by the way is the entire millennial toxic trait.
I really like that the book is not driven by romance. Yes it is there, but it's not "love at first sight" or any of that garbage that doesn't seem real. This is a true relationship that is built chapter by chapter and is nurtured and grown from a seed. This relationship has its moments when you aren't sure if it will make the journey. And more than anything, this relationship has a foundation where many written romances have none.
If you need any more reason to read this book, I will leave you with this: don't be stupid, stupid.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes