A review by elaichipod
Fable by Adrienne Young

adventurous emotional tense 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

4.25

I think I really should have read Fable and Namesake before Saint, but I also think reading Saint’s story before Fable’s made me realize how deep Saint’s pain is. He’s a tortured character in a way and although he couldn’t show physical and emotional affection to Fable, we knew how he wouldn’t be able to survive losing Fable as well. I do wish, however, that he would have showed Fable a bit more love. I originally thought that he carved the map of the Lark’s location so that she could find her mother’s body and Saint and her could finally have some closure or something, but that wasn’t on the menu. Nevertheless, I do feel for the man. Learning that Isolde had died actually hurt so bad, which is why I said that I should have read Fable’s sorry first. How could she just die like that? I guess it explains why the prequel ended on such an ominous note. Anyway, Isolde did such an amazing job on her daughter considering Fable is such an amazing and resilient girl. She is definitely one of the stronger and independent female MCs I’ve read in awhile. The parallels between West and Fable and Saint and Isolde are pretty apparent. Both Saint and West are reserved in terms of displays of adoration but when they did show their love, it felt so special. I was also sad when I read Clove’s implied death since that guy had so much warmth and showed Fable so much love. It seems like he had a hand in Fable’s kidnap but I’m really hoping he’s still going to take care of Fable. She doesn’t need to lose another adult in her life. I’m sure West either thinks she left him after the spent the night or something happened to her. I’m leaning towards the betrayal side. I wonder if Saint will reappear to help West find his daughter. I didn’t like Fable’s last sentiment with him about knowing that she would never see her father again.

“I have thought about you every single day since that day. Maybe every hour. I've counted down the days to go back to the island, and I pushed us into storms I shouldn't have because I didn't want to not be there when you woke up. I didn't want you to wait for me. Ever. Or to think I wasn't coming back. The only thing I feel truly afraid of is something happening to you.”