A fantastic sequel! The characters were well written and the worldbuilding was beautifully done. Fable is such an inspiring character.

Phenomenal and I got super emotional at the end

I love this story of Fable & West and I cannot wait to read more about this world.

Adrienne Young books always leave me so happy these are the type of stories I love

I really enjoyed this book! The pacing was better in this one and I loved seeing how everything ended!!

I remember when I finished the book, Fable and I was in pins and needles after that cliffhanger. I needed Namesake. I was dying to know what happened next. However, when I did get my hands on Namesake, I wasn’t in the right frame of mind to read it. I’m glad I waited to read it, otherwise, I might not have enjoyed it as much as I did now. In fact, I almost missed my stop one afternoon because I was so engrossed in reading, lol.

I started Namesake on Tuesday and every day I anticipated when I’d be able to continue reading it. The first few chapters were a bit slow but as the story progressed and I got in deeper and deeper, I enjoyed the intrigue and plot twists.

I saw a softer side of Fable that I found at odds with her character in the first book – I mean, I wanted her to be stronger, fiercer. Alternatively, I liked the darker side to West though I didn’t agree with some of his decisions. I enjoyed the emergence of the new characters who added value to the story as a whole.

Overall, in this duology I loved the originality of the concept of gems found in the seas, gem sages, and the dredgers. The plot twists were excellent and I loved that climactic conclusion to the story. Bloody fantastic! The ending was another satisfactory conclusion. The one thing I admired the most was how the author’s writing drew you in with a vividity that left you breathless.

Another fun pirate story, but pacing felt off to me. A fun read, but not sure if I’ll reread it anytime soon.

I don’t know why it took me so long to read this, but I wish I’d read it earlier. I never read the first book, Fable, but I had no trouble keeping track of what was happening in Namesake. While it is the second book to Fable, if you want to read Namesake before Fable, don’t worry - you’ll be able to follow along.

I loved Fable. She’s fiery but she’s also soft - even if she doesn’t seem like it. I was also quite partial to West and Coy (if I misspelled any names, I was listening to the audiobook) - West loves Fable and Coy is just an arrogant, but lovable, side character.

This book’s plot was easy to follow and easy to get into. It’s very well written and it keeps you guessing. I made several guesses about where the gem might be, but never guessed correctly - which frustrated me but I still loved this book.

I recommend it to anyone who loves seafaring books.

I honestly did not realize this was a sequel. But from what I read and could understand without reading book one, I enjoyed. The story kept me interested and intrigued on wanting to go back and read book 1.

Namesake by Adrienne Young is a great conclusion to this duology. This book was fast paced and gripping. I really liked Fable and would recommend this duet to anyone who enjoys young adult fantasy.

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

Didn't capture my attention and engagement. Interested in trying it again though and hopefully it will take.

I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This book is well written and the characters are described well. I absolutely enjoyed Fable's character. I absolutely enjoyed this pirate book. I would recommend reading the first book to get to know the characters better but overall this book is well written. Each character is unique. This book makes me feel like I am with the characters instead of just reading about them. This book is in stores for $18.99 (USD).

I really enjoyed reading this one, I adored Fable so much and couldn't wait to get my hands on the sequel. And it lived up to all of my very high expectations.

I loved how totally immersive the writing style was, it felt like I was there right along side Fable. I will definitely be rereading both Fable and Namesake and I would definitely recommend to any fantasy fans!

This series is really great! It definitely is popular for a reason! A lot of series start off really strong and get much worse in the second book, but this is not one of those! This second book was everything I wanted and more!

Love, love LOVE! Namesake takes the world that was built out in Fable and skyrockets it to new heights. I'm obsessed with how Young builds her characters. They're all flawed and maybe a little broken, but at their hearts they are all just trying to survive and protect their own.

I'm also always in for a well-crafted, swoon-worthy pirate. West might not technically be a pirate but... I'm still in.

It was a good read. Well written, I just thought the characters and plot were ok. I just wasn't as excited as I'd hoped.

Namesake by Adrienne Young was a great second book in the Fable series as far as sequels go.

As with any Adrienne Young book, you're going to be in for a fast-paced action-packed romp of a cookie cutter YA Fantasy book. This was my fourth Adrienne Young book to date and it might also be my last for a little while.

Not because Namesake wasn't good. It was! There are some fun twists and some not-twists that I was really hoping for that never materialized.

But because I've found that Adrienne Young doesn't break the YA Fantasy mold, or even really attempt to bend it. A glowing recommendation for some who undoubtedly would just like a comfort read in the genre.

Namesake picks up right where Fable left off and goes about where you'd expect it to as a story. If you've read Fable and liked it, have no hesitation whatsoever about picking up Namesake. It's a great book to help close out the duology and tie off any emotional loose ends.

This book was fast paced and gripping. I enjoyed the first book and this was a nice wrap up. Duologies have become my favorite type of books because they are short, sweet and to the point. I like Fable, she certainly has that air about her. And the end was a perfect way to complete the story full circle.

I really loved Fable, but I wasn't as captivated by Namesake for some reason. Don't get me wrong, it was good book just not a great one. I read it in one sitting but nothing about it really stands out as memorable to me.

Adrienne Young is an incredible writer and I would recommend reading this duology in order because Namesake picks up right after the cliffhanger from Fable. The worldbuilding is excellent, the characters are entertaining, and I feel like everything comes full circle in this conclusion.

What a great ending!!! Fable is such a strong character, she’s super smart and witty, and she doesn’t take no for an answer. I absolutely love all of the characters in the world! West is amazing and will do anything for Fable, and Saint has so many tricks up his sleeve! Definitely recommend both of these books!

This was a great sequel to Fable and picked up right where its predecessor left the reader. Namesake initially felt a lot different from Fable because the characters I fell in love with were pretty absent for the first part of the story which made it a bit less immersive for me. I feel like this book had a lot more political presence than Fable which felt more like a pirate-y adventure. I did enjoy the cast of characters (even Koy grew on me), the ebb and flow relationship between Fable and her father, the moments of tension and the moments of relief. Adrienne Young is a fantastic writer and I enjoyed finishing this duology.

P.S. THOSE COVERS THOUGH.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book. This in no way affected my review and my opinions are my own.

This follow up sequel to Fable by Adrienne Young, jumps straight back into the story where the first one left off. Young builds a great world of pirates, gem diving and a believable heroine. Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for a copy of Namesake in exchange for an honest review.