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It’s kind of a weird one. The pace is so fast I don’t really have time to like anyone. It’s like a whistle stop tour fantasy book and it’s so straightforward there are no twists at all. Everything they set out to do happens.

jaimie_lynn's review against another edition

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5.0

So I normally don't read a ton of YA which is weird because almost every time I pick one up, I love it. And normally the YA I do read is fantasy with magic and all that. As much as I love magical worlds, it was almost a pleasant surprise that this had none of that!

This book was fantastic! I love love love the sea-faring world and I love all of the characters (even the ones I don't like)! I started shipping Fable and West from the get go and I love the direction the story is going in.

The cliffhanger leading into the next book was fabulous and I don't use the word "fabulous" often! Haha.

It's just such a good book and I highly recommend it!

isabels_books's review against another edition

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adventurous slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.5

headcanonheadcase's review against another edition

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5.0

Fable is YA done right. I did not want to put down this perfectly paced story of a girl fighting for her place in the world. It was so good. Adrienne Young is a masterful writer, and she has created such a rich world of traders, dredgers, and those on the fringes fighting for daily survival. I can't wait to read more of this world.

flowerpotwithsun's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

cedartonk's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

victoriaandvictories's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

I really liked reading about Fable as a character because she was reckless but still smart enough not to do things that may make her frustrating. The aesthetics of the ocean and islands and travel while not constantly fast-paced were enough for me to stay invested, especially when it involved other characters until I learned to care about them. For my first book about sea wayfarers and trade, I really enjoyed it!

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