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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
What i thought i was getting was a romantic love story on a ship. I was a little disappointed that the romance aspect doesn’t really happen until the last 5 chapters of the book, but LET ME TELL YOU WHAT! Instead of a steamy romance we get an action- packed, salty seas, ocean loving adventure. This book googling the price of scuba diving excursions because I NEED TO BE IN THE OCEAN. Fable is a a character that i really enjoyed getting to know and while 3/4 of the way through the book i was a bit skeptical the last 1/4 has me itching to read the next one.
slow-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:
No
This was a great YA book! The beginning was a bit slow for me so that’s why it’s a lower rating but it was a great setting (very Pirates of the Caribbean vibes)! I’m excited for the next one for sure and I’m hoping we get more of West and Fables love story. I needed more!!
adventurous
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
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:
Yes
'The only safety that existed was in being completely alone.'
17 year old Fable has been fighting to survive for four years after the death of her mother and being abandoned by her father. This book follows her adventures are she struggles to stay alive, trusting no one, and ends up enlisting the help of a young trader called West and his four crewman.
She embarks on a voyage across the Narrows to find her father and claim her rightful place by his side, but all does not go to plan. She must learn to trust her new acquaintances as they all fight tooth and nail to survive this messed up and dangerous world of traders and cutthroats.
Whilst I did enjoy following Fable's adventures, learning about the world she was living in, anticipating what she'd do next, I struggled overall.
Whilst the plot and the elements of survival and feminism are compelling in this YA fantasy, I felt the characters and personality lacked.
We are introduced to a crew of five and we don't know much about their character aside from certain facts. While it may be because of Fable's first person narrative, I found I struggled with attachment, and that I didn't really like any of them aside from Fable and Willa, the only two female characters of the book. Both of them are strong female leads, fighting to survive, and their presence connotes a certain wariness from others because of their scars, but we don't get much else from the others.
The story itself I could get with, I liked how the plot developed and the general story around Fable, but for me, I like characters that are fundamental, ones I can root for, and I found that feeling severely lacking. Even the love story between Fable and West was underwhelming, mainly because it came out of nowhere. I expected the attraction, the developing feelings, but not a full blown confession of love. It was a little odd considering that these two characters had barely uttered more than a few sentences to each other, and aside from a few glances here and there, love seemed to be far into into future. It developed too fast for me.
Either way, I am excited for the second book and to see what Fable does next.
17 year old Fable has been fighting to survive for four years after the death of her mother and being abandoned by her father. This book follows her adventures are she struggles to stay alive, trusting no one, and ends up enlisting the help of a young trader called West and his four crewman.
She embarks on a voyage across the Narrows to find her father and claim her rightful place by his side, but all does not go to plan. She must learn to trust her new acquaintances as they all fight tooth and nail to survive this messed up and dangerous world of traders and cutthroats.
Whilst I did enjoy following Fable's adventures, learning about the world she was living in, anticipating what she'd do next, I struggled overall.
Whilst the plot and the elements of survival and feminism are compelling in this YA fantasy, I felt the characters and personality lacked.
We are introduced to a crew of five and we don't know much about their character aside from certain facts. While it may be because of Fable's first person narrative, I found I struggled with attachment, and that I didn't really like any of them aside from Fable and Willa, the only two female characters of the book. Both of them are strong female leads, fighting to survive, and their presence connotes a certain wariness from others because of their scars, but we don't get much else from the others.
The story itself I could get with, I liked how the plot developed and the general story around Fable, but for me, I like characters that are fundamental, ones I can root for, and I found that feeling severely lacking. Even the love story between Fable and West was underwhelming, mainly because it came out of nowhere. I expected the attraction, the developing feelings, but not a full blown confession of love. It was a little odd considering that these two characters had barely uttered more than a few sentences to each other, and aside from a few glances here and there, love seemed to be far into into future. It developed too fast for me.
Either way, I am excited for the second book and to see what Fable does next.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
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:
Yes
Really good and that cliff hanger.. I was glad that I already owned the second book.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Round down to 3.75 ⭐️
A pirate story, well written, like-able characters and not totally predictable. Will most
Likely read the 2nd book b/c of the cliffhanger
A pirate story, well written, like-able characters and not totally predictable. Will most
Likely read the 2nd book b/c of the cliffhanger
I wanted to love this more. It was super slow for me until towards the end. I loved the characters so much but the storyline was drawn out too much. I don’t really feel West/Fable’s connection was in depth enough. However, I’m probably still going to read the next book, let’s be real. I have a feeling that one will be better. Didn’t LOVE it, but definitely liked it