Wednesday Books
Publication Date: September 1, 2020
“You weren’t made for this world Fable. You want to prove me wrong? Get yourself off this island.”
When I first began Fable, I must admit it did not grab my attention. The first four chapters had me wondering what was going on, and I could not understand why Young decided to jump into the story where she did. The first four chapters had me wondering what was going on, and I could not understand why Young decided to jump into the story where she did. I felt lost, confused, and I did not know what was going on. The novel does not start off at the beginning of Fable’s adventures; instead, it begins with her selling pyre right before she escapes from Jeval. As the story progresses, however, we learn more about Fable and how she ended up in Jeval. While I had to force myself to get through these chapters, once Fable gained passage on the Marigold, the story took off and made it hard for me to put the book down. I wanted to know what was going to happen, and I had to learn more about West and his crew.
As secrets come to fruition, readers will be enthralled by the story. Young does a fantastic job of providing an emotionally intense, suspenseful tale that will make it hard for readers to put down the book. This story revolves around our strong female character, Fable, as she tries to find a sense of belonging after losing her mother and being abandoned by her father. Her strong desire for family makes this a great read. Seeing Fable grow connections with characters, when her father does nothing but disappoint her, gives readers a stunning journey of discovering oneself despite the obstacles put in your way.
If you enjoy Fable, I recommend reading Isle of Blood and Stone by Makiia Lucier or Seafire by Natalie C. Parker.
--Danielle Carlton
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