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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
Apparently, my review didn't save. I really liked this book and was excited for it to continue. Great world building and characters.
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
Fable by Adrienne Young is an absolute gem of a novel that masterfully weaves an immersive tale in a richly detailed world. From the very first page, I was captivated by the vibrant and meticulously crafted setting that felt alive with possibility and adventure.
What truly stands out in Fable is its compelling world-building. Adrienne Young has created a universe so vivid and textured that it feels like you’re right there alongside the characters, smelling the salt air and feeling the sway of the ship beneath your feet. The detail and depth of the world make it easy to lose yourself in the story, allowing for a fully immersive reading experience.
Another aspect I appreciated was the book's focus on plot and character development over romance. While romance can be a delightful addition to any story, I found it refreshing that Fable prioritised the adventure and growth of its protagonist. This approach allowed the narrative to maintain a strong pace and kept me invested in Fable’s journey from start to finish.
The novel also excels in delivering unexpected twists and tense moments. Just when you think you have the story figured out, Young throws in a curveball that keeps you on the edge of your seat. These surprises, combined with high-stakes situations, create an exhilarating reading experience that makes it hard to put the book down.
Overall, Fable is a beautifully written novel that offers an enchanting escape into a well-crafted world filled with adventure, intrigue, and strong character arcs. It’s an easy read that grips you from the beginning and doesn’t let go until the very end. Highly recommended for fans of rich world-building and plot-driven stories!
What truly stands out in Fable is its compelling world-building. Adrienne Young has created a universe so vivid and textured that it feels like you’re right there alongside the characters, smelling the salt air and feeling the sway of the ship beneath your feet. The detail and depth of the world make it easy to lose yourself in the story, allowing for a fully immersive reading experience.
Another aspect I appreciated was the book's focus on plot and character development over romance. While romance can be a delightful addition to any story, I found it refreshing that Fable prioritised the adventure and growth of its protagonist. This approach allowed the narrative to maintain a strong pace and kept me invested in Fable’s journey from start to finish.
The novel also excels in delivering unexpected twists and tense moments. Just when you think you have the story figured out, Young throws in a curveball that keeps you on the edge of your seat. These surprises, combined with high-stakes situations, create an exhilarating reading experience that makes it hard to put the book down.
Overall, Fable is a beautifully written novel that offers an enchanting escape into a well-crafted world filled with adventure, intrigue, and strong character arcs. It’s an easy read that grips you from the beginning and doesn’t let go until the very end. Highly recommended for fans of rich world-building and plot-driven stories!
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A reread so I can read the novellas and remember everything but damn this series is glorious every time
My first pirate themed book, so I was alittle apprehensive as to whether it would be my thing but Adrienne Young's book is such beautiful storytelling that I was hooked immediately, infact I loved this so much I rushed to read book 2 in the duology!
All of the main characters who come together have had a difficult upbringing and find themselves on the Marigold because of West and he is our hero, albeit with his own dark and mysterious past, but he is a hero I can get behind. Fable, is also the name of our main FMC, not just the book and she is TOUGH! She is a a young woman that has fought for her survival and earns her place besides West - they are certainly not withput their own romantic drama but it is all formed as part of the story and the plot.
Thank you NetGalley for this free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
All of the main characters who come together have had a difficult upbringing and find themselves on the Marigold because of West and he is our hero, albeit with his own dark and mysterious past, but he is a hero I can get behind. Fable, is also the name of our main FMC, not just the book and she is TOUGH! She is a a young woman that has fought for her survival and earns her place besides West - they are certainly not withput their own romantic drama but it is all formed as part of the story and the plot.
Thank you NetGalley for this free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I really, really liked this. It made me want to go seek out more nautical themed books. I loved the main character, the side characters, pretty much everything about it. I did not love the cliffhanger. Hopefully I can score an arc of the next book so I don't have to wait until March.
5 ⭐️ such a fun adventure. Can’t help but root for the fearless and determined protagonist.
I think there are some obvious parallels between Fable and Daughter of the Pirate King-- but I liked Fable more. In fact, I will definitely be reading the second book in this duology (not only because Fable ends on a cliffhanger, but because I *ship* Fable/West so hard.
You are introduced to Fable, a young girl working as a "dredger" (diver to get precious metals or salvage) on an island full of cut throats. She's working like crazy to get off the island via a ship that comes once in a while to trade with her, while protecting herself and her money from other dredgers and thieves on the island.
An attack gives her the push to finally get off the island and she finds herself on the Marigold, a ship with a suspiciously skeletal crew and a helmsman (West) who has traded with her but also is tight-lipped and cranky.
Fable's goal is to get to the island where her father is, and confront him once and for all.
The sea-based world is quite interesting, especially Fable's dives and gem sense. There's lots of awareness of underworld politics, ship culture, and a sense of what folks on the edges of society have had to endure to survive.
But what made me fall in love with the story is the crew of the Marigold and Fable's interactions with it. Fable's POV is focused mostly on immediate safety and her goal of getting to her father, but little by little she (and we) find out more about each crew member and slowly begins to try to fit herself into their rhythm. I found her interactions with West lovely and their first underwater encounter....lovely.
As I said above, warning, it does end on a cliffhanger, so you'll (like I plan to) have to read on to the second in the duology to resolve most of Fable's major issues and questions.
There's a bit of kissing, a fade to black, and then a morning after reference but other than that no onscreen/onpage shenanigans unsuitable for YA. Fans of Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows might like this crew as well, although less heisting involved.
You are introduced to Fable, a young girl working as a "dredger" (diver to get precious metals or salvage) on an island full of cut throats. She's working like crazy to get off the island via a ship that comes once in a while to trade with her, while protecting herself and her money from other dredgers and thieves on the island.
An attack gives her the push to finally get off the island and she finds herself on the Marigold, a ship with a suspiciously skeletal crew and a helmsman (West) who has traded with her but also is tight-lipped and cranky.
Fable's goal is to get to the island where her father is, and confront him once and for all.
The sea-based world is quite interesting, especially Fable's dives and gem sense. There's lots of awareness of underworld politics, ship culture, and a sense of what folks on the edges of society have had to endure to survive.
But what made me fall in love with the story is the crew of the Marigold and Fable's interactions with it. Fable's POV is focused mostly on immediate safety and her goal of getting to her father, but little by little she (and we) find out more about each crew member and slowly begins to try to fit herself into their rhythm. I found her interactions with West lovely and their first underwater encounter....lovely.
As I said above, warning, it does end on a cliffhanger, so you'll (like I plan to) have to read on to the second in the duology to resolve most of Fable's major issues and questions.
There's a bit of kissing, a fade to black, and then a morning after reference but other than that no onscreen/onpage shenanigans unsuitable for YA. Fans of Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows might like this crew as well, although less heisting involved.
I really liked the beginning of the book better than the second half.
I don't think me taking a break from reading it helped. I like the romance, but I just feel like it's dragged on. I don't see the chemistry really or how they got to say "I love you" to each other.
Honestly, the second half was kinda a slog, and really made me not want to read the sequel. I really wanna read "Saint" because I love his character so much.
Adrienne Young did a good job leaving that cliffhanger at the end because now I'm invested and want to read the next one. If the plot kept going as it was, I would not have continued because it was getting kinda boring for me.
I feel like halfway through we just lost the plot and I couldn't find it again.
I do like her writing style, hence why I wanna read the other books part of this world.
I hope the second book will be even better and I hope "Saint" will be awesome.
I'm curious to see what will transpire.
I don't think me taking a break from reading it helped. I like the romance, but I just feel like it's dragged on. I don't see the chemistry really or how they got to say "I love you" to each other.
Honestly, the second half was kinda a slog, and really made me not want to read the sequel. I really wanna read "Saint" because I love his character so much.
Adrienne Young did a good job leaving that cliffhanger at the end because now I'm invested and want to read the next one. If the plot kept going as it was, I would not have continued because it was getting kinda boring for me.
I feel like halfway through we just lost the plot and I couldn't find it again.
I do like her writing style, hence why I wanna read the other books part of this world.
I hope the second book will be even better and I hope "Saint" will be awesome.
I'm curious to see what will transpire.