I read this some time ago and apparently forgot to update.....I enjoyed this book. It was fun and interesting. I liked the world, and the characters. I have gone on to read the others which were just as great

Fable by Adrienne Young

361 Pages
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press, Wednesday Books
Release Date: September 1, 2020

Fiction, Teens, Young Adult, Seafaring

Fable is a young woman. Only one of three survivors of a shipwreck. Her father, Saint, is a powerful trader with many ships under his control. She finally finds her way off the island on a ship named, The Marigold. The helmsman is an old friend, Wes. He is angry when he sees her. He does not want to be responsible for her wellbeing. He knows who her father is and does not want to face his wrath.

The book has a fast pace, the characters are somewhat developed, and it is written in the first-person point of view. Fable is looking for a family since her father abandoned her and her father died in the shipwreck. She needs to prove to herself and others that she has worth. The book reminds me of a feminist version of Pirates of the Caribbean. The World of Narrows series are other books set in this same world. A prelude book, Saint, and a sequel, Namesake. If you like books ships and shady trade deals, you will enjoy this one.

I received this free eARC novel from NetGalley. This is my honest review.

I've had this book for awhile, not gonna lie. I like to come through series and then other books happened, so it's been longer than I wanted it to be.

But also during that time, so many readers have raved about this book. I guess my expectation grew so I was a bit let down by this book. I found it moved a bit slow for my taste. A lot of the chapters could have been skipped, I think. And I'm a dialog girl, I need conversation to keep my attention and this book was very heavy in the narration rather than conversation.

So I'm conflicted if I continue the series or not. I have all of the books and spin off books, but if they are anything like this one, I won't be able to struggle through and finish them...

Fable was a great character - honestly they so were. I was rooting Fable to beat the odds and get to the end of her mission. And when anything new popped up, I knew she'd find a way to get through it. But the long journey to get there just dragged for me.

I'm glad I got the chance to read this book.

I have enjoyed every book by this author up until now. I'm not sure what it was but I DID make myself finish the book so I could try and figure it out. Just something about the tone or maybe the world building didn't grab me.

I will not be giving feedback on this book as I couldn’t really get into it but I think others may enjoy it.

This series has one of the best covers I've ever seen, the books are so beautiful that I ended up purchasing the set for my library!

I'm going to make this one short and sweet because I read this awhile ago when I was struggling through a readers slump (yay for that being over) and took a hiatus from reviews. To do this book any justice one must start with our heroine Fable. If you love a tough, but easy to adore main character this book is a must read. She was everything I didn't know I needed. While some parts are a bit slow, the cliffhanger at the end had me impatiently awaiting book two. Now that both books are published, I highly recommend grabbing them both so you can binge read them and all of their piratey glory.

Obviously Fable by Adrienne Young has a stunning cover. If judging books by their cover, I do not see how anyone would not be pulled in by this one. Thankfully, the story absolutely lives up to that beautiful cover with a fierce main character. It is easy to see why this was a Reese's Book Club YA Pick.

What a great book-I loved the story and the grand adventure it took me on. The twist and turn in the book kept me on my toes.

I had to DNF this book. I attempted to read it, in multiple formats (book and audiobook) and it just was not grabbing me at all. I don't know if it's the writing, or the pacing (which I have heard called fast paced but felt extremely slow to me), but I was just not able to care at all about what was going on with the main character of this book. I give 3 stars because I have friends that have just raved about this book.I had to DNF this book. I attempted to read it, in multiple formats (book and audiobook) and it just was not grabbing me at all. I don't know if it's the writing, or the pacing (which I have heard called fast paced but felt extremely slow to me), but I was just not able to care at all about what was going on with the main character of this book. I give 3 stars because I have friends that have just raved about this book.

I honestly think this book was over hyped. I heard so many great things going into it that my expectations were quite high. On that note, the characters and world building were dull and flat and I couldn't drag it out. It was too slow for me, but I could see the potential it has for other readers. I just couldn't get into it and it wasn't a for for me.

Thank you to St.Martin's Press and Wednesday Books for a gifted copy of ARC of Fable exchange for an honest review. Unfortunately I could not get into this book and could not finish it. I am not usually a fan of YA, but was totally influenced by the cover and reviews from friends to give it a try. So I think it was just a lack of interest for me, and not the story itself.

This was such a fun pirate story, so much so, that it made me want more pirate stories! I loved Fable’s background, and the facts that we discover as the story progresses. The cast of characters are fun, with some subtle diversity lgbtq rep. Really looking forward to the sequel!

It took me way too long to finally read this book. If you are like me I suggest you read it immediately. It’s the first book in a duology. This is a great mix of fantasy romance and adventure.

I loved the world that Adrienne created - so wonderfully fleshed out and perfectly visualized. I loved the little bits of imagery she wove in and out along with the sprinkling of magic.

The story follows Fable, a girl who was abandoned by her father on the merciless island of Jevali. There she must dive for gemstones in order to make coin and eventually a way back to her father, to claim what is hers. Sounds easy, right? Not when the island is home to dangerous dredgers who will take everything from you. After a harrowing escape, Fable sets off to find her father and prove that she is stronger then anyone believes. She must learn how to survive in the world and find out who to trust on this non-stop adventure that will make you want to become a pirate!

This book was a fast read only because I was unable to put it down! Being able to watch Fable grow and become stronger right in front of our eyes was captivating. Adrienne Young was able to pull us into the book and on board the Marigold with such ease. If you like adventure, pirates and a girl fighting with every essence of her being, then go pick up Fable right now!

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With all the hype surrounding Fable, I was hesitant of reading the book for fear of disappointment, but I should not have worried. I recently picked up the book on a whim, and I ended up flying through both it and its sequel. The duology was the perfect escapist read. Fable, West, and the rest of The Marigold crew may be complex characters with ambiguous morals, but they are extremely likable. I easily found myself rooting for The Marigold’s crew as they fought to find their place in The Narrows. My only regret is not reading the duology sooner.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for the e-ARC. All opinions are my own.

Fable is such a fun YA about adventure, pirates, family, and friendship.

Fable has been abandoned on this super cutthroat island and has been fending for herself for like 3 years to try and get off this island. Once she gets passage (with a broody mysterious man) it is a whirlwind of adventure to try and find her father as well as get away from some pretty bad dudes.

There was a bit too much ship talk for me but the relationships between Fable and each crew member were super intriguing and I loved seeing her beginning to trust people after being by herself for so long.

Super keen to pick up the sequel and see how the romance blooms and the secrets unravel.

Thank you Netgalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review.

I posted my review last year and didn't update here. I loved this book. The writing, the characters, the plot. Everything worked so well together to keep me held within the story. I have read both books as of right now and was one of my favorite books read last year.

I started this book and just could not get into it, I read until about 18% before I gave up. It just wasn’t holding my attention. It could just be the wrong timing. I plan to give it a try at another time

Fable is an action-packed YA fantasy, and I believe the first pirate story I've read. I liked the setting of the story quite a bit. From the island where we first meet Fable to the ships to the city, it had a magical feel to it.

While I did enjoy the book setting, the characters themselves didn't meet expectations. They were simply okay, but none of them stood out to me as special or unique, and I didn't fall in love with them.

Overall, this was a nice quick read.