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A review by monetp
Namesake by Adrienne Young
5.0
This is an ARC book review for NetGalley.
"That first day on the Marigold came rushing back to me, standing in the passageway with my hand pressed to the crest on the door. I had been a stranger in that place, but I'd come to belong there. And now everything within me ached for it." ~ [b:Namesake|53138025|Namesake (Fable, #2)|Adrienne Young|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1590354154l/53138025._SY75_.jpg|68428327]
This sequel did not disappoint! I love every moment of this adventure. [a:Adrienne Young|16640489|Adrienne Young|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1554841626p2/16640489.jpg] really surpassed herself in terms of plot structure, creation of suspense, and character development. In only the span of two books, the characters in this world have matured so much! I can't believe Fable went from being a young girl trapped on Jeval to a sailing entrepreneur!
Fable is still one of my favorite heroines. She acknowledges her flaws in this book and does her best to overcome them. While most female characters would panic about being captured and hope their boyfriends would save them, Fable uses this time to get to know her captor. I'm glad the kidnapping storyline ended rather quickly - I was ready for Fable to escape like a badass! Clove making an appearance was a wonderful surprise and I liked that Fable had to come to terms with their new relationship. Also, what West did to try and find Fable, oh my gosh!
Fable and West's relationship grows even stronger in "Namesake." At first, it was annoying that they were separated, but that separation only seemed to bring them closer together. I love the practicality of their relationship; they always look after each other and it's an equal partnership. He trusts her instincts and only helps her when she needs it. West is a formidable character in his own right, but I like that he's a constant figure in Fable's life.
As for my critiques, only one aspect of the novel frustrated me. Willa, one of my favorite characters, had a minor role in the plot. I wished we could have seen more of her! She was more present in the previous book. Since she has such a strong and willful personality, her absence was felt. Her background status would have made sense if she hadn't been on board the Marigold, but she was. However, I am very happy with Willa's ending! It feels perfect for her character.
A few more aspects of the book that I enjoyed: the moment West said, "set course for Yuri's Constellation," my heart stopped. That is one committed guy! I love it. Also, when Paj made the joke, "Is there a bastard from here to the Narrows you're not related to?" I almost snorted my coffee. The humor in this novel was on point! Finally, I was shocked at the turn Saint's character takes. Before I saw him as the villain, but now he seems more like an anti-hero.
I'm sad that this epic duology is over now, but I absolutely loved it. It's going up on my list as one of my favorite series of all time. I now have a major book hangover. My heart still resides on the Marigold!
"That first day on the Marigold came rushing back to me, standing in the passageway with my hand pressed to the crest on the door. I had been a stranger in that place, but I'd come to belong there. And now everything within me ached for it." ~ [b:Namesake|53138025|Namesake (Fable, #2)|Adrienne Young|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1590354154l/53138025._SY75_.jpg|68428327]
This sequel did not disappoint! I love every moment of this adventure. [a:Adrienne Young|16640489|Adrienne Young|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1554841626p2/16640489.jpg] really surpassed herself in terms of plot structure, creation of suspense, and character development. In only the span of two books, the characters in this world have matured so much! I can't believe Fable went from being a young girl trapped on Jeval to a sailing entrepreneur!
Fable is still one of my favorite heroines. She acknowledges her flaws in this book and does her best to overcome them. While most female characters would panic about being captured and hope their boyfriends would save them, Fable uses this time to get to know her captor. I'm glad the kidnapping storyline ended rather quickly - I was ready for Fable to escape like a badass! Clove making an appearance was a wonderful surprise and I liked that Fable had to come to terms with their new relationship. Also, what West did to try and find Fable, oh my gosh!
Fable and West's relationship grows even stronger in "Namesake." At first, it was annoying that they were separated, but that separation only seemed to bring them closer together. I love the practicality of their relationship; they always look after each other and it's an equal partnership. He trusts her instincts and only helps her when she needs it. West is a formidable character in his own right, but I like that he's a constant figure in Fable's life.
As for my critiques, only one aspect of the novel frustrated me. Willa, one of my favorite characters, had a minor role in the plot. I wished we could have seen more of her! She was more present in the previous book. Since she has such a strong and willful personality, her absence was felt. Her background status would have made sense if she hadn't been on board the Marigold, but she was. However, I am very happy with Willa's ending! It feels perfect for her character.
A few more aspects of the book that I enjoyed: the moment West said, "set course for Yuri's Constellation," my heart stopped. That is one committed guy! I love it. Also, when Paj made the joke, "Is there a bastard from here to the Narrows you're not related to?" I almost snorted my coffee. The humor in this novel was on point! Finally, I was shocked at the turn Saint's character takes. Before I saw him as the villain, but now he seems more like an anti-hero.
I'm sad that this epic duology is over now, but I absolutely loved it. It's going up on my list as one of my favorite series of all time. I now have a major book hangover. My heart still resides on the Marigold!