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Fable

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020

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Adrienne Young

Fable

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

The Narrows • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2020

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Fable by Adrienne Young is a young adult fantasy novel following a resilient 17-year-old named Fable who is determined to escape her perilous island home. She embarks on a journey to find her trader father, facing treacherous seas and dangerous foes, while uncovering secrets about her past and her family's legacy.

Fantastical

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Adrienne Young's Fable offers a compelling mix of adventure, romance, and sea-faring thrills centered around its strong-willed protagonist. The novel is praised for its vivid world-building and layered characters. Some critics note pacing issues and predictability in the plot, but overall, it's an engaging read with emotional depth and a captivating narrative.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Fable?

Readers who savor immersive, seafaring adventures with a strong, resilient heroine like those in Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller or To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo will find much to love in Adrienne Young's Fable. This novel is perfect for fans of young adult fantasy blended with romance and high-stakes quests.

Character List

Fable

An 18-year-old girl notable for her resourcefulness and determination, who navigates life in the Narrows with courage and a strong desire to find her father. She is the protagonist and narrator, known for her survival skills and striking family resemblance to her late mother.

Fable's father, a rugged and influential trader in the Narrows, who conceals his relationship with Fable due to the cutthroat nature of their world. He is known for his strategic intelligence and cynical outlook, impacting Fable's upbringing and worldview.

A helmsman with pale green eyes and a protective nature, serving as Fable's love interest and a key crew member on the Marigold. Known for his calm demeanor, he contrasts with Saint in leadership style while also harboring secrets about his personal connections.

West's sister and the Marigold's hardworking bosun, known for her loyalty to her brother and crew. She bears a scar marking the harshness of her life as a seafaring trader and wrestles with the desire for a different future.

A trader with stormy gray eyes who previously thrived in the Unnamed Sea but is now a rival to Saint and West. Resentful and vindictive, his scheming nature makes him a formidable and dangerous antagonist.

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

The Narrows • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2020

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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