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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
medium-paced
This book was a nice easy read. If it were a stand alone book, I probably would have rated it lower. I'm giving it four stars on the promise of the sequel. I really liked the characters, but they were just a bit two dimensional with lots of hints to their three dimensionality. It makes sense given the world they live in, but I am really hoping the second book lets us get to know them better so we can really love them. There was a hint of magic in the world, but I also hope it is flushed out in the next book. Those things being said, I did find myself wanting to continue reading.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
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:
Yes
4.5 stars
Every now and then, I like to venture into the world of fantasy. Often times I am overwhelmed with fantasy books; too much world building, too many characters, a new language to learn, etc. But Fable hit the sweet spot for me.
Fable was abandoned on an island by her father just one day after her mother drowns during a shipwreck. Her father tells her if she finds her way back, he’ll give her what she is owed. Oh gee, thanks dad!
The next four years Fable learns to keep secrets, hide everything away, and does her best to earn enough coin to purchase passage on a ship back. She’s barely surviving and nearly loses her life in trying to escape the island, but somehow she convinces West and his small crew to take her on.
From there it’s kind of a coming of age story: Fable learning what friendship and family is like, finding her place in the world. I loved meeting the other members of the Marigold crew and seeing them all start to develop relationships with Fable…especially the protective West. I loved West as a character and I was so excited to hear him open up and give us a little more insight to his emotions and past.
Ends on a major cliffhanger but honestly, that just entices me more.
Every now and then, I like to venture into the world of fantasy. Often times I am overwhelmed with fantasy books; too much world building, too many characters, a new language to learn, etc. But Fable hit the sweet spot for me.
Fable was abandoned on an island by her father just one day after her mother drowns during a shipwreck. Her father tells her if she finds her way back, he’ll give her what she is owed. Oh gee, thanks dad!
The next four years Fable learns to keep secrets, hide everything away, and does her best to earn enough coin to purchase passage on a ship back. She’s barely surviving and nearly loses her life in trying to escape the island, but somehow she convinces West and his small crew to take her on.
From there it’s kind of a coming of age story: Fable learning what friendship and family is like, finding her place in the world. I loved meeting the other members of the Marigold crew and seeing them all start to develop relationships with Fable…especially the protective West. I loved West as a character and I was so excited to hear him open up and give us a little more insight to his emotions and past.
Ends on a major cliffhanger but honestly, that just entices me more.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
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