Fable
by Adrienne Young
Narrated by Emma Lysy
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Pub Date 1 Jul 2023 | Archive Date 9 Sep 2023
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Description
Welcome to a world made dangerous by the sea and by those who wish to profit from it. Where a young girl must find her place and her family while trying to survive in a world built for men.
As the daughter of the most powerful trader in the Narrows, the sea is the only home 17-year-old Fable has ever known. It s been four years since the night she watched her mother drown during an unforgiving storm. The next day, her father abandoned her on a legendary island filled with thieves and little food. To survive, she must keep to herself, learn to trust no one and rely on the unique skills her mother taught her. The only thing that keeps her going is the goal of getting off the island, finding her father and demanding her rightful place beside him and his crew. To do so, Fable enlists the help of a young trader named West to get her off the island and across the Narrows to her father.
But her father’s rivalries and the dangers of his trading enterprise have only multiplied since she last saw him, and Fable soon finds that West isn't who he seems. Together, they will have to survive more than the treacherous storms that haunt the Narrows if they're going to stay alive.
Advance Praise
'Young blends adventure and intrigue in this lush nautical duology opener, crafting a flinty world in which danger lurks at every turn and showing affection is a sign of weakness.' Publishers Weekly
'In a brutal world, Fable shines as tenacious yet vulnerable, unafraid to do what she must to survive. This story caught me by the throat and refused to let go!' Shelby Mahurin, New York Times bestselling author of Serpent & Dove
'Compelling characters and taut emotion are the highlights of this engrossing novel.' School Library Journal
'This is Adrienne Young’s best work of storytelling yet!' Shea Ernshaw, New York Times bestselling author of THE WICKED DEEP
Available Editions
| EDITION | Audiobook |
| ISBN | 9781038647986 |
| PRICE | |
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Featured Reviews
Kezia L, Reviewer
(Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review)
The writing is one of my favourite parts of this book. It's easy to understand and gets you hooked on the plot from the beginning. The atmosphere created was enchanting and made me feel as though I was sailing along the sea with the characters. The plot is fast-paced with both action scenes and sweet, character-focused moments. Speaking of, I loved the main character Fable and her development throughout the book. I also really enjoyed all the side characters and their relationships.
Lucy P, Reviewer
I’d like to thank NetGalley and Bolinda Audio for approving me for an ARC of this book. I have had this on the reading pile for a long time and was excited to get started. I also enjoyed chatting with my reading buddies Bex and Amanda as I went.
🌊Set mostly onboard the Marigold, we follow Fable as she embarks on a mission to find her father. I liked Fable and her quick thinking, there were a few occasions when she got out of a tight situation.
⚓The crew of the Marigold consists of teens, orphans and outcasts and Fable seems to fit in perfectly, even if they were reluctant to have her at the start. I enjoyed learning more about the different relationships and friendships on board the ship too.
💓The love interest took a little while to show itself but once it did I was here for it! I can’t wait to see how this develops in the second book.
⭐This was easy listening and just what I needed. I’m looking forward to reading the next book and discovering what happens next for Fable, West and Saint.
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