This is it. This is me giving up on this author's work. As much as I liked SKY IN THE DEEP, every book I've tried since I've DNFed and FABLE was no different. I find her books to be generally slower paced and combined with a protagonist that I just couldn't connect to and minimal worldbuilding, it just wasn't working out. I'm clearly just not a fan of Young's writing style though I can see the appeal of it and am not surprised others really enjoy her books. Just not for me!

Adrienne Young does a great job building Fable's fantasy world. Each character was well developed, and I enjoyed getting to know them.

An enjoyable read! I love Adrienne Young, and this book is a fabulous example of what a great writer she is. The world was lush and enthralling, and I can't wait for the next book.

This one was STUNNING. I loved every page.

I loved the world, characters, and I can’t wait to read the next one!

I definitely recommend this to fans of YA fantasy!

A fast, rollicking pirate adventure. Felt a little melodramatic at times (especially the romance), but a fun read.

The title character, Fable, has had hard couple of years. She was dropped off on an island with the directions of her father to not tell who he was and if she ever made it off to come find him. She spent the next years doing just that. She managed to make some enemies as well as some whim looked out for her.

Her time to earn enough money which she did by diving for gems, was cut short by a fellow islander who wanted her dead. She managed to escape passage on a ship whom she traded with regularly.

However everyone is not who they seems and Fable was about to get a few surprises and lessons she would never forget.

Would she find her father? Or escape the enemies she kept finding? Or the truth about what happened to her mother? Grab this book found out. There is also a second book called Namesake.

For some reason I just couldn’t get into this one, which is a shame! Definitely a me thing, not anything to do with the authors writing

This was such a fun read and it was very easy to become invested with all of the various characters - even the side characters. I also liked reading about how they. were so cunning and strategic in getting themselves out of certain obstacles.

The biggest issue I had with this book was the pacing and how there were times when it seemed like things are chaotic and therefore it should be at a faster pace but in reality, it was quite slow. It just made everything felt quite off.

Definitely cannot wait to pick up the sequel.

This novel promised adventure and romance. However, that was not what I didn’t get here. There was very little adventure. I found the main protagonist to be very weak, and the romance to be instant loved. Therefore, I did not receive what I was promised. I recommend this for fans of the author but I believe Elise Kova, Alex Lidell, and Robin Hobb have a superior fantasy set in the high seas!

I feel guilty that its taken me nearly two years to get into and finish this book, but Im glad I finally buckled down and read it. And now Im going to go buy the audiobook version of the second book so that I can listen to it while I work tomorrow.

I loved the story if this one. TW for familial issues; it's a tough read in that regard, so take care of yourself:) I still love the level of the writing and the voice in SKY IN THE DEEP the best, so if you enjoyed this one, deffos check out that one. Overall a fun read!

Like nothing I have read before. The characters, setting and pace of this book was fantastic. Fable our main character is strong, intelligent and absolutely kicks ass! Pirates, treasure, betrayal and family thread all the way through. If you want fast pace, humour, a smidge of romance, this is the book you are looking for.

The ruthless, magical, astonishing pirate tale I long yearned for—and now I have to wait for the sequel after the cliffhanger! I went into this novel expecting nothing and I was mesmerized every paragraph, every word, the story so simple and yet packed with loud emotions, which put your heart on a wire of curiosity and suspense.

Young shines with FABLE. The journey the reader gets to go on with these characters is compelling and utterly entertaining. I cannot wait to read the second book.

I gave this book a quick try, and ultimately decided to DNF -- my tastes have changed since I requested this. Many thanks to the publisher for sending me a copy of this book!

'Welcome to a world made dangerous by the sea and by those who wish to profit from it.' This line alone left me wanting to know more. Fable by Adrienne Young is a duology series about a young woman who's fighting for her place in a world that does not want her. Young mixes fantasy and adventure in this YA series. Fable is left to fend for herself on the island of Jeval. Her father left her there in hopes she would be able to prove him wrong and make it off of the cut throat island alive. Fable must use her wits and unnatural skill she inherited from her mother to make it to sunrise everyday. This book does end on a cliffhanger so be sure to have book two nearby. Thank you Netgalley and Wednesday Books for a review copy in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book! Fable is such a strong character, but West is my favorite. Pirates are my thing, so reading a book about them was so fun. Romance, adventure, intrigue, this book has it all and so much more.

I don't know what to say about this book. Don't get me wrong, it's an excellent story, but I've never read a similar story before, in which a young woman abandoned by her father on an island of thieves makes her way on her own until she becomes part of the crew of a small ship.
I found it a fascinating story, with a unique plot, very agile and easy to read, with a lot of action and very entertaining. Because it is a clean story, it is recommended for YA, NA, and adult readers.

Vivid world building meets memorable characters in a beautiful fantasy that will stick with you a long time.

I enjoyed it! To me, this was a little bit like Six of Crows on a pirate ship. I could do for more of the side characters, but overall? I'll read the second one and see where it goes!