"Fable" by Adrienne Young is a captivating adventure that pulls you into its world of treasure, betrayal, and fierce survival. The story follows Fable, a young girl stranded on a dangerous island, as she navigates a treacherous path to reunite with her father and claim her birthright. Young’s world-building is rich and immersive, with a perfect mix of high stakes and emotional depth. Fable herself is a strong, determined protagonist, making her journey both compelling and relatable. The pacing is tight, though at times it feels like it could dive even deeper into the world’s intricacies. Still, it’s an engaging read that leaves you eager for more. Definitely worth a read for fans of adventure and coming-of-age stories!

Fable by Adrienne Young is an intense, gritty story that throws you right into a world of ruthless seas, sunken treasure, and survival. The main character, Fable, has been abandoned by her father on a dangerous island, forced to fend for herself by dredging (essentially diving for valuable gems). When she finally gets the chance to leave, she makes her way back to confront her father, but her journey is full of twists and peril.

Fable is a great character—tough and resourceful but still vulnerable and haunted by her past. She’s been through a lot, and her survival instincts are well-earned. The crew of the Marigold, the ship she joins, adds a lot to the story too. Each member has their own distinct personality, and they feel like real, flawed people rather than just background characters. The chemistry between Fable and West, the ship's mysterious helmsman, is slow-burn and subtle, making their relationship feel natural and engaging.

Young’s writing shines when it comes to world-building. The descriptions of the sea, the islands, and the gritty trade world are vivid and immersive, making you feel like you’re right there with Fable. The harsh realities of life at sea, where survival often trumps loyalty, add a sense of realism and tension that keeps you hooked.

If there’s a downside, it’s that the pacing can feel slow in places, especially as Fable is making her way to find her father. But the tension ramps up in the second half, making it worth the wait.

Overall, Fable is a gripping adventure with strong characters, lush world-building, and enough twists to keep you on your toes. It’s a great pick for readers who love an ocean-set fantasy with grit, heart, and a touch of romance.

This book was so entertaining. It was paced perfectly in my opinion. The characters were likable and the plot was good.

bad bad bad I don't know what was worse if the first or the second one it was just bad please erase this out of my brain

Adrienne Young can do no wrong. I'm convinced. This was an interesting and unique take on a pirate-like trope made wholly its own. I devoured it.

Fable's father left her behind with the knowledge that she would some day seek him out for her inheritance as long as she never told anyone that they are related. A fast paced pirate book is what you're looking for this is it! I love Fable. I love the crew of the Marigold. Action, adventure, loyalty, enemies, high stakes- this has it all. I can't wait to start Namesake after the cliff hanger ending of Fable.

I loved the story of Fable and the character herself. Mature for her age, but still knows how to get in trouble enough to get the plot going, West and the gang are also favorites of mine in this story. I liked seeing how loyal they were to each other and kept looking out for one another. Obviously I am dying for the next one.

Andrienne Young always stuns with her books! I was so excited to read this book after reading her debut, and it did not disappoint. Young is great at creating beautiful, immersive worlds that have characters that are easy to love.

Adrienne Young is one of my favorite authors and I will read every one of her books. Fable was such a pleasure and delight once I got into the story. The world-building in the beginning was a little tough to understand, but once I got into the story, everything made perfect sense. I loved Fable's character, her relationship with her estranged father, and the crew she finds herself befriending along the way.

Definitely check out this book if you love found families, seafaring adventures, mysteries, and a good old fashioned love story.

I was super excited to read this book. I didn't know much about it going in, and really enjoyed reading it.

I would say that the first few chapters are a bit slow, and the ending is a bit predictable, but the story and the characters were so well thought out and written that I ended up really loving this book.

To me, it wasn't perfect, but it was a book that I could not stop reading.

I really loved Fable and West and all of the other crew members.

I thought that Adrienne Young did a great job of creating super dimensional characters that the reader instantly falls in love with. I also really loved the world.

The second I finished this book, I knew that I needed the sequel!!

Writing is lovely, but characterisations and plotting left much to be desired. That said, I can see other readers enjoying this one and I would definitely look out for more of the author's works in the future.

There are no words that can describe my love for this book! The characters and the plot were engaging and kept me wanting more! The ending left me on the edge of my seat and I want to read it for the first time all over again! I'm definitely going to continue this series!

Oh my goodness I loved this one!!
I had seen so much talk of this before it came out. And jumped on the chance to get to read and review.
It was such a nice change of pace. And I enjoyed every page.

The characters had this depth to them that is hard for me to explain. But yet resonated with me too.

I honestly flew thought his one. And cannot wait until the next book is here

Thank you, NetGalley, for providing me with an eARC of Fabel by Adrienne Young! I was really excited to pick up this book after seeing everyone talk about it. Unfortunately, I did not enjoy this one as much as I thought I would. The story was fast-paced and action-packed but the plot was predictable. It was not anything special for me, and I do not think I will be continuing the series.

I loved how this book fully immersed me in the world! Adrienne Young has a way of really gripping you with her stories.

I truly enjoyed this book. Fable was such an amazing character that I found myself rooting for from the beginning. I was also shipping her with Wes from the start. Those two had a lot of chemistry. This was a fun read although also a bit predictable at times especially the ending. I’m excited to read Namesake and see what happens next!!

After waiting SO long to read this, I was very disappointed. The writing was fine. The characters were...fine. That's the best I can say. However, I found myself just bored.
Can I understand why some people may love this book? Sure. But it just wasn't for me. And maybe, if I had more time to keep going, I'd get into the book's groove and fall in love. But too little time to read means I only give books 20-25%--and then I'm out if I just can't.
I made it to 25% with Fable and just found myself having to force myself to read it.
That's not to say that someday I won't try this again. And I will for sure try another Adrienne Young book.

I definitely requested this book before I realized that I just don't love fantasy as much as I thought.

Fable dives for gems and wants to find her father who left her on this island. She boards a ship to journey to him.

I got 50% through this book and nothing happened. I was so bored. I didn't care about the characters or what happened.

I don't know why I wanted so long to read this book. This was a really approachable YA adventure and I am excited to continue the series.

I read my copy in 2022 and it made it the top 6, I absolutely love this book. The world building was amazing, I loved the found family trope and the relationships that are built. I hope the sequel is just as good,
I don’t know why I took so long to read this book, but if you haven’t read it yet, do yourself a favor and read this book.