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Namesake by Adrienne Young

27 reviews

maddycat13's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious 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? Yes

5.0


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ali_k0's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

If you like books with treasure hunts, characters with hidden motivations, deception behind every corner, and pages pressed with the salt of the sea, Namesake won't leave you disappointed.

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hannahbailey's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful lighthearted tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

How disappointing! Whilst Fable was a fun and atmospheric read with interesting character dynamics, its sequel failed to expand on these relationships and was instead rather dreary and repetitive.

Fable was by no means a revolutionary work of YA, but the things it did well really stood out. The father-daughter relationship was cleverly crafted as was the high-stakes setting, first of Jeval, and then of the seas the characters sail on.

In Namesake, the world-building is left behind and instead the author focuses on the MC's inner conflict between her father and her found family. This still could have been interesting if executed well, but sadly it dwelled too much upon the love interest and his 'bad boy' behaviour, their lovers' quarrels and their attempts to save one another by going behind each other's backs. It was so boring!

As I mentioned in my review of Fable, the side characters had potential that I was hoping would be explored further in the sequel. Some were, but only in a way that furthered the plot, rather than providing a richness of character for the reader. Despite the author heightening the stakes, they never felt so low for me.

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miblette's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

I absolutely loved Fable, but this book felt a little slower to me. Still very enjoyable, but there were a lot of different "Acts" like in a play. I kept putting it down and coming back. Still very happy I finished and look forward to reading the other books in the series.

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viireads's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75


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kassidyreads's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5


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kelburke's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5


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gwynn0715's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful inspiring mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75


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thereaderfriend's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Was hoping for more character development for Fable because I feel like she was handed many things and directed to many decisions rather than leading her own path. But then again that's probably because I struggle accepting help. I also didn't like Fable and West's relationship because it was instant love and we didn't really learn much about West. He was super withheld. Hoping that Saint's book will answer some unanswered questions about Isolde.

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sara_phoenix's review against another edition

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adventurous inspiring mysterious fast-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

4.0

 Adrienne Young does it again with Namesake!  The second book of her Fable series picks up right at the cliffhanger we were left with in the first book.  Fable is a young girl who has finally found a family on the sea with the crew of the Marigold.  But when she is kidnapped by the infamous Zola, Fable must reunite with a the most powerful gem trader on the sea, Holland, who is more to Fable than she seems.  Adventure on the sea, deception, political intrigue – this book has it all!  I love this series for the fact that it’s fantasy-esque world is easily understood and navigated – it allows a bit of escape, and the references to ships, sailing, and the sea will make you want to wander through the Narrows yourself.  I also appreciate that Fable is a strong female protagonist – she is smart, capable, and fierce.  Fable’s character is even more compelling since this book is technically part of a YA (Young Adult) series, and I am thankful that young women have this type of character to read about.  Perfect for a vacation or beach read.  Make sure you read the series in order otherwise you’ll be lost. 

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