mishmashedme's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
blok_sera_szwajcarskiego's review against another edition
3.0
3,5⭐
I will be honest - one day I will come back to this book and read it properly. Because there are pirates, mysteries and cool magic, but I don't remember a n y t h i n g from it. And I started it the same day I ended it.
I really want to give this book second chance, but.. Not today maybe.
I will be honest - one day I will come back to this book and read it properly. Because there are pirates, mysteries and cool magic, but I don't remember a n y t h i n g from it. And I started it the same day I ended it.
I really want to give this book second chance, but.. Not today maybe.
gothamballer39's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
peytonkennedyyy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
theawkwardbookw's review against another edition
3.0
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3.5/5 Stars
Years ago, Fable's mother was killed in a shipwreck. Soon after, her father abandons her on an island. She is left to fend for herself, gathering enough supplies to escape the island. She bargains with the helmsman West, for passage on the Marigold, to bring her to her father in order to join his crew.
The cover of this is gorgeous, and the little details are really cool. I've never read a pirate book, so I was definitely intrigued by this book! I was a bit bored with the story until Fable made it off Jeval. I loved the crew and all of their personalities. I liked watching each of them grow relationships with Fable in different ways. I was also a big fan of the complex relationship between Fable and her father... but I do wish that we learned a bit more about him. I also loved that the romance isn't the main plot at all. I'm intrigued by the second book, and will definitely be picking up a copy if I can get my hands on one!
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3.5/5 Stars
Years ago, Fable's mother was killed in a shipwreck. Soon after, her father abandons her on an island. She is left to fend for herself, gathering enough supplies to escape the island. She bargains with the helmsman West, for passage on the Marigold, to bring her to her father in order to join his crew.
The cover of this is gorgeous, and the little details are really cool. I've never read a pirate book, so I was definitely intrigued by this book! I was a bit bored with the story until Fable made it off Jeval. I loved the crew and all of their personalities. I liked watching each of them grow relationships with Fable in different ways. I was also a big fan of the complex relationship between Fable and her father... but I do wish that we learned a bit more about him. I also loved that the romance isn't the main plot at all. I'm intrigued by the second book, and will definitely be picking up a copy if I can get my hands on one!
antonijahorvat27's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
readbycoco_yt's review against another edition
Dnf @ 10%
I actually think this could be a pretty fun read - I just don't have the inclination to pick it up right now. Maybe I'll try again another time.
I actually think this could be a pretty fun read - I just don't have the inclination to pick it up right now. Maybe I'll try again another time.
bookwife's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book so much. I literally read this book in a day! I have two young kids.. so that's not easy! But I could not put it down!
This book is all about Fable. It starts with her being 14 and abandoned by her father on a criminal island with nothing more than slash on her arm. She spends the next couple of years learning to survive on her own. Working her way to buy passage off the island so she can go find her father. She does eventually bribe her way onto the Marigold. Where she is not welcomed by the crew. I loved watching Fable slowly earn the respect of the crew. I loved that she was confident but knew that respect isn't just given.
When Fable finally sees her father again it isn't at all what she expected. Her inheritance is a ship! Just not the one she thought she was going to get. She now has something to help the Marigold and their crew. She joins back up with them and that's where things get really interesting. The crew is now starting to like her and West ( the headmaster) is starting to show his real feelings.
The books ends on a cliffhanger and it makes you want the next book for sure! I can't wait to see what happens next!
Fable comes out September 1st and it's not one you're going to want to miss!
Thank you Netgalley for the early copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This book is all about Fable. It starts with her being 14 and abandoned by her father on a criminal island with nothing more than slash on her arm. She spends the next couple of years learning to survive on her own. Working her way to buy passage off the island so she can go find her father. She does eventually bribe her way onto the Marigold. Where she is not welcomed by the crew. I loved watching Fable slowly earn the respect of the crew. I loved that she was confident but knew that respect isn't just given.
When Fable finally sees her father again it isn't at all what she expected. Her inheritance is a ship! Just not the one she thought she was going to get. She now has something to help the Marigold and their crew. She joins back up with them and that's where things get really interesting. The crew is now starting to like her and West ( the headmaster) is starting to show his real feelings.
The books ends on a cliffhanger and it makes you want the next book for sure! I can't wait to see what happens next!
Fable comes out September 1st and it's not one you're going to want to miss!
Thank you Netgalley for the early copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
restlessreason17's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Sometimes it felt like I'd already read this book? Even though I've never touched it before? At least, for the first 100ish pages. I stuck with it because I liked it better than the books it reminded me of, and I'm happy to say it improved! I liked Fable's character and all the side characters, and I feel the relationships between them all were done well!