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Saint

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Beautiful addition to the Fable world! I absolutely ADORED Saints Story and it’s one I’ve revisited again and again!

The Audio Performance on this one is Top Tier! I love the way the narrator really drew you into the story and then held you captivated!

Highly recommend!

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Absolutely do not understand why this series is not more talked about and more popular. Saint is everything you want him to be. As a prequel, this is simply perfect!

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Saint is a book full of adventure, that will have you in thrall to find out what will happen next. Dangerous and harrowing, the spell of the sea and the story of Saint’s crew and his journey to become a young captain of his own ship, is engaging. This is one of my favorite series. The narrator is superb. I highly recommend Fable and Namesake as well.

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Absolutely incredible. All I can say is— I want more!!!!! I love Saint and everything about this story.

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I absolutely loved the world building involved in this and the MMC was truly phenomenal. I swooned so hard, especially with the fantastic narration. I’m not usually one to read pirate books but Adrienne Young hit it out of the park with this one. The story was fantastic and whimsical and made me long for the sea and the magic of this world.

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SAINT is a riveting and consuming YA fantasy, written as a prequel to FABLE and NAMESAKE. The story takes the reader to Saint and Isolde, telling the story of how they met in alternating perspectives. Isolde is the daughter of Holland, a wealthy gem magnate whose relationships are all about utility. After her father's death, Isolde knows she needs to escape her mother, no easy feat considering her far reach. She plans to hitch a ride on a ship to the Narrows, working as a dredger. She finds someone who makes the connection, using the fake name Eryss and signing a contract. However, she is soon to learn that the ride she thought she was getting comes with dangerous strings.

Saint has plans for the Narrows, and he wants to obtain a trading license, something that seems illusive and requires skirting the rules. He sails with his close friend and confidante, Clover, and they are closer than they have ever been to achieving what they have been working towards - and then they meet Isolde. As things get more complicated, Saint's carefully laid plans will need to change, potentially putting everything he he has worked for in jeopardy.

What I loved: The writing pulls the reader in immediately and keeps the pages turning quickly. The alternating perspectives immerse the reader in Saint and Isolde's stories. While the title and synopsis suggest that the story focuses on Saint, this story really felt like Isolde's. Isolde is learning about the broader world, the truth of her mother and her reach, and what she wants for her own future. She is clever, bold, and learning quickly. While her main goal has been to escape her mother's reach, she is redefining what that means for her and her own future. This path is complex and composed of small decisions, but Isolde begins to reach further and reconsider what her longer-term paths may include.

Saint has complex morality with rules mostly being flexible but some feeling sacred. His life was forever changed by his father's death and the responsibility he feels for it and the people close to him. He is shrewd in business and seems very regimented, but the reader also uncovers his passion for the people he cares about and for a feeling of justice. The Narrows are his, and he is determined to improve them, as well as his and Clover's own prospects.

While this seemed like an origin story for the person who was partially the villain in the original books, it's so much more than that, breathing life into these characters who seemed larger than life in Fable's story. This is really the start of a great love, self-discovery, and the plots that created the legend. This was a really quick and highly consuming read in part for the themes around poverty, morality, corruption, human trafficking, found family, and the way love changes everything.

Final verdict: With compelling characters and consuming prose, SAINT is a thrilling, can't-miss YA fantasy. Highly recommend picking up this enthralling read.

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My app updated and I lost all my audiobooks. I was unable to download it again so I missed out on listening to this book. It was archived soon after I requested it. I have yet to be disappointed by Adrienne Young, so would expect this to be the same.

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I love the world of Fable and Saint was one of my favorite characters. I’m so glad we got to see his backstory in a full novel. I loved this book. The narrators were perfect and the secrets uncovered were top notch. I need there to be more books in this world because I love it so much and I’m not ready to say goodbye.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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I really enjoyed this audiobook! It was incredible to have another story set in the narrows and to learn more about Fable’s parents. The love story is beautiful and my only complaint was that I wished it was longer!

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It was so great to be back in the world of the Narrows. While I like Fable and Namesake more, I really enjoyed seeing the backstory for many of the things that happen in those books.

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4.5 Stars: Saint is the prequel to Fable and is the story of her father. This is the story of Elias, a young man who is on the verge of getting everything his father ever wanted for him, a ship, a crew, and a license for trading. That's when he crosses paths with a young female dredger who is more than she seems. Isolde is incognito, as she has escaped from her mother's home and wants to get her own life. Saint rescues her from a trader who wants to sell her to the highest bidder. This causes complications and he will have to decide if he wants to save her, or get all that his father wanted for him.

I really enjoyed the Fable series and looked forward to learning about Saint's past and how he came to meet Isolde. This was a great story, it really gave life to the mysterious Saint and I really loved learning about Saint's past as well as Isolde's. The plot alternates between Saint and Isodle's perspectives. The story is thrilling, fast-paced and full of adventure. There were times I was on the edge of my seat, and others where I was thrilled about the action. The narration of the audiobook by Ellen Potter and Will Damron was amazing and had me feeling that I was right there. My one complaint is that this story ends and there is still a gap for me before Fable starts, but I guess that just means I have to use my imagination to fill this in. If you enjoyed Fable, then I recommend you pick this one up. If you enjoy fantasy and romance, I also recommend Saint, I don't think you will be disappointed.

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4.5 stars - This was a great addition to the series Fable series I loved so much. The storytelling was amazing as always. The narration of the audiobook was really well done. Very easy to get into and I couldn’t put it down. If you liked the Fable series, definitely pick this one up!

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing a free advanced copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

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Absolutely LOVE Fable and Namesake, so was super excited to read Saint. I loved reading about his story and can't wait for more! If you loved the other books, you'll absolutely LOVE this one!

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I love a good origin story and let me tell you, "Saint" did not disappoint at all!! Honestly though, anything Adrienne Young writes will never disappoint because she's just that good!

I love everything about this world and this book! I was conflicted going into this book because I was NOT a fan of Saint from Fable's books (except the very end of "Namesake" obviously haha) but I knew if Adrienne Young was taking the time to write a book about him then obviously he had to have some redeeming qualities. And he did. In fact, I want more of Saint I loved him so much! Hell, I'll just take more of the Narrows because it's just that good!

And Isolde!!! Ugh I love her!! I need more of her story!! I feel robbed loving her so much for only one book.

I listened to the audiobook and LOVED IT!! The narrators for Saint and Isolde were absolutely perfect, I couldn't wish for better narrators.

If you're looking for a YA book series about pirates, gem and rye trading, and swoon worthy romance, go read "Fable" and "Namesake" by Adrienne Young so you can then read "Saint"!!

I have already purchased a physical copy of this book I loved it so much.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this arc in exchange for an honest review.

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What an amazing story about the origins of Fable. I do wish I was reading the series all together rather than spaced out when they were published.

We see the origin of Saint’s shipping license, the mapping of the narrows, and budding love for a beautiful gem sage.

We see loyalty, love, cunning, and betrayal.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. I really enjoyed this story.

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Dear Saint,
I don't read many prequels. Often, they don't have much draw for me, because I know how things are going to end up. But I loved being back in Fable's world - even though Fable isn't there yet. Since Isolde wasn't in Fable or Namesake, meeting her was so fascinating to me. I also really loved getting to know Saint, before he was Fable's father. I loved your world, and how you were able to bring the parts that were already established into a clearer light. You were a great addition to the Fable world, and had me rushing off to buy The Last Legacy. A fantastic series with wonderful world building.

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Adrienne Young was BRAVE in releasing this story! Saint and Isolde have become such, such beloved characters and because of that, readers held high expectations for this book. And it was perfect. I loved getting to know them more, seeing Saint's tenderness and mastermind coming to work, and seeing Isolde's bravery and deftness that was surely passed down to her daughter. You can tell Fable knew and was formed by these two characters, even though we first got to know their story when tragedy pulled them apart. Well done, Adrienne Young!

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Book Name: Saint

Author: Adrienne Young

ARC

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio, for an Audio ARC of Saint by Adrienne Young

Stars: 5

Spice : 0 (YA)

AudioBook:

- Narrator: Ell Potter; & Will Damron
- Multi Narrator: yes

Ell Potter

- has a thick accent
- hard to understand on higher speeds
- very theatrical
- Adds Life to Isolde

Will Damron

- Read the phone book to me!!!
- Accent is superb
- easily understandable even on high speeds

Book:

- Standalone within the Fable Universe
- Dual POV
- High Fantasy
- Young Adult
- Adventure
- Romance
- Fast Paced
- Adrienne Young is an instant add-to-cart author
- Magic of the Fable books
- Makes Saint so human
- a fantastic addition to the Fable Book series.

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I haven't read Fable or Namesake yet, but that needs to change immediately. This is the story of her parents and I fell in love with the world the author created. Ships, treasure, magic, betrayals, romance, and a hot sea captain make this series one that can't miss and I can't wait to sew where this story goes.

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I loved this audiobook!!!!

The narrator was so excellent and was the perfect voice for Saint.

Loved being back in the Fable world and joining Elias aka Saint in his pirating journeys.

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