Oh how I LOVED this book! I mean, who doesn't love a good female pirate story? Poor Fable is trying so hard to free herself from her history, and everything seems against her. Fable and Namesake have definitely made me an Adrienne Young fan!

I had very high hopes going into this book. I loved that it picked up pretty much where we left off in Fable, but a lot of what I suspected in fable was actually true. That being said, I loved the character development and the relationship between fable and Saint and Fable and west. Definitely worth buying and reading and a solid 4/5 stars.

I struggled with this sequel. I’ve literally been reading it for 30 days now almost....a few pages here and there and then going a couple days without picking it up at all.

I just feel like it didn’t capture the magic of “Fable”- which I read in one day and absolutely loved, but was irritated with the cliffhanger ending so I was excited to get this ARC.

My biggest overall take here is that this really didn’t need to be a duology. As great as Fable was, it was repetitive and could have been shorter, and this book just seemed so unnecessary. She could have put both storylines into one novel called Fable and I would have enjoyed that a lot more.

I did like the resolutions and where the characters ended up...but the book just did not thrill me or live up to my expectations.

I received and eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I was equally surprised and ecstatic to receive this eARC from NetGalley. I flew through Fable in a day and a half. I had high expectations going into this book and boy did Adrienne Young deliver!

Without being spoiler‐y, new relationships are formed, old ones are tested, enemies become friends, and there was so much plotting that I wasn't sure who to trust.

If you loved Fable, I hope you will love Namesake as much as I did! And I know it is a duology, but I hope we will get to read more about the crew of the Marigold in the future.

Adrienne Young is a great story teller and her books take you on wild adventures on land & sea. I loved Sky In The Deep and enjoyed The Girl The Sea Gave Back. Unfortunately, I was less interested in reading Fable and then Namesake; i thought I would be but I’m just not interested in the premise. I’d still recommend fans of YA fantasy check her out though!

The sequel to Fable, this book picks right off where book 1 ended and the stakes are higher than ever. I found the first book to be quite average. It didn't stand out with me, this one didn't either but I did enjoy it better than the first. We see more into character relationships and dynamics here (e.g. Fable and her father) which I appreciated. I loved the depth the characters are given and how some of them aren't really who they seem. There is also more clarity in terms of Fable's background and her mother's as well. I found the romance better here, too, but still not something I'd be crazy over; I like slow burns, it's just that in this case, I didn't see it until it was already there. The world building wasn't much different here than it was in book 1, I thought the focus was more on the sea, the gems, dredging, trading, rather the world (or islands) itself. In terms of plot, I found Namesake to be more fast-paced and the tension made me want to read faster, even if I did have a hunch on how things would play out. Overall, it was a good, intriguing read with a strong heroine.

I enjoyed Fable but probably wouldn't have read the sequel if I hadn't gotten a copy on Netgalley. But I'm actually really happy I read it. I think the story comes together a lot better in part 2. We learn so much more about characters we wanted to know more about. And the relationships are equally messy but more fulfilling. I thought it was a very pretty ending to the duology.

I LOVED THIS BOOK!

Book 1 was a bit of a slow-burn for me, but I had really high hopes for the sequel. IT. DID. NOT. DISAPPOINT.

I love Fable, I love West, and I LOVE the world Young built here. I hope she considers going beyond the duology someday. I would love to return.

I read this book the day I received it back in September and since then... I have read Fable & Namesake twice. This is my favorite duology ever. Namesake picks up right where Fable ended. This book is just as fantastic as the first. Young’s writing and world building is phenomenal. I want to go into detail about why I loved this book so much but I don’t want to give away any spoilers. JUST READ IT!!

Amazing! Definitely my favourite books of 2020.
I love the found family aspect of this story. The dynamics between the characters was fun to see unfold. The writing style was really easy to follow and flowed well.
I gave this book 5 stars obviously! Highly recommend. I love Adrienne Young’s books and will definitely be getting every single one she writes.

This was a really good read, the characters were great and it was a great sequel to the Fable book. I really enjoyed getting through this book and look forward to more from the author.

This was the sequel to Fable and continued with Fable’s abduction by her father’s worst enemy, Zola. As Fable tried to decipher Zola’s motives, she was reacquainted with people from her past, both familiar and blood related, many of whom also had alternative motives. Fable tried to stay once step ahead of those that tried to hurt her or those she loved.

As with the previous story, this was fast paced and very vividly described. I enjoyed the many tension filled scenes Fable found herself in and trying to intellectually outmaneuver her powerful opponents. All the pieces came together in a very dramatic conclusion.

This was a very well written engaging YA story that readers of adventures will enjoy.

An ARC was given for an honest review.

:Helmsman. Dredger. Trader. Orphan. Father. Daughter."

This was my most hotly anticipated book (sequel) for 2021, and I have been fortunate enough to be able to read it now. Thank you Netgally and St. Martin's Press! This second part of this duet DOES NOT disappoint. I absolutely LOVED it.

Adrienne Young's writing will transport you out to the high seas into the treacherous world of trade.

Ready to start anew with West and the crew of the Marigold, Fable's quest is short-lived. She becomes a pawn in things much bigger than herself. The root of these issues stem from her mother, Isolde, and the secrets she kept..Fable delivers daring, sweeping moves to save those she loves, even at the sacrifice of herself. She is the heroine this world needs.

"We were salt and sand and sea and storm."

If I thought I loved Fable, then I am in love with, obsessed with, never going to love another, with Namesake.

Our badass, cut-throat, loving, spectacular heroine... Fable is everything I wanted in a pirate queen. I say Queen, because I mean... Look at her. This book was fast-paced, high-stakes, and filled to the brim with sea-faring drama.

And that ending? *chefs kiss*

I'm not even sure what I expected this book to be, but it surpassed all of my expectations and delivered on the perfect ending for the perfect duology.

Namesake by Adrienne Young is the riveting conclusion to Fable’s tale of her adventures of finding her place in the world.

What I Loved

This story moved me to tears as only a story that hits at the heart of the truths about love, and its many challenges can do. Familial love, the loved one feels for a soulmate, and the loved one feels for friends, mentors, and other important people in our lives, they are all described with beauty and truth that hit at my very core. To find love, to be able to give love, and to make hard choices in the name of love are all part of the human condition, and they hold a power that is unexplainable and as miraculous as Fable’s abilities as a gem sage.

I loved watching as Fable tried to outwit Holland. Holland is a force in the gem trade. No one would even dare to cross her until Fable came into her life. Watching the match between Holland and Fable play out created a tension in the story kept me glued to the pages, and as I both feared defeat and hoped for the happy ending.

I love the romance between Fable and West. Even though it started rather abruptly in the first book, watching it bloom and grow even when the odds were stacked against them is beautiful and life-affirming. They are so well matched, which is only evident once we see how they handle the many challenges together.

I loved finding out how Fable got her name. It turns out to be a great story by the end of the book, and I agreed with her that I thought her mother gave her that name for a few different reasons that I won’t mention here. I will let you find that out when you read the book.

To Read or Not to Read

Fable and Namesake represent two halves to a whole, and you cannot possibly read one without reading the other. Read this beautifully written and spellbinding tale of family and love. It will stay with you and warm your heart at unexpected junctures throughout the day.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Felt like the two books could have been combined into one. Exciting, interesting world, but more meandering than building action. I was surprised when it ended; I felt like I missed the climax. Also not sure how I feel about such easy acceptance of violence from fathers/boyfriends. That said, a satisfying conclusion.

I really enjoyed Fable, I started reading it thinking it was a story about a young woman, fighting to survive. When I finished it, I realised it was so much more, and that I needed to know what happened next for Fable, West and the crew.

Namesake was adventurous and heart warming and unexpected. There were twists that I could feel coming, but were surprising in their outcome and delivery. The characters developed well, with more detail coming to light about their complex histories and motivations for the actions they each chose to take.

Fable and Namesake are definitely a new favourite and will get a reread very soon! Check out my full review on www.twwbookclub.co.uk, publishing 15.11.20

This is a great series! I have really liked the last 3-4 books I've read by Adrienne Young - just excellent YA novels with enough depth that adults will enjoy them as well. So far they've been pretty quick reads with strong characters, great world building, just excellent stories. Namesake is the finale of the Fable duology, and picks up right where Fable left off. This series has more of a piratey feel, good guys, bad guys, diving for treasure, action on the high seas, plottings and betrayals, etc - but it also has a strong core story about family and love and strength of character. I very much recommend this series (do read Fable first!). Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press / Wednesday Books for the e-arc. 4.5 stars!

I knew going in that I would love this book, after being blown away by Fable, and I was right. I love this book. Fable faces some serious challenges here, and there are some hefty revelations.

The crew of the Marigold didn't play as large a role in this one, which I was a bit disappointed about, but it also felt like the right decision, what with all the other plot going on here. Though, I did enjoy seeing another side of Koy.

Fable grows as a character, and she and West have their relationship sorely tested by both their actions and choices and revelations about their pasts. West makes some questionable decisions but he does so with Fable in mind, so I forgave him for it.

My favorite things about this novel are Fable's evolving relationship with Saint and her memories of her mother. There is so much more to both that I won't give away, because spoilers, but let's just say there were a few moments near the end that had me crying. And I absolutely, completely love how things wrapped up.

I will keep my fingers crossed for more pirates from Adrienne Young, but at the very least she's going on my must-read list.

An absolute amazing sequel to the first book! I was on the edge of my seat and was so excited to see how everything tied together! The only thing was that some parts of the storyline was a little predictable- but i do love that in books! It made me feel as though everything came together. I’d love to read more on Fable’s world too!