Fable is a young girl who must prove herself in a world dominated by men. She lives in an environment surrounded by a dangerous sea, pirates, and dredgers. Fable's one desire is to earn enough money to prove to her father that she is capable of living in this perilous world at sea.

I came across a second-hand copy of this remarkable book a while ago and decided to purchase it. The cover was eye-catching, and the story had pirates; there was no way I could resist reading it. However, it took me a while to start reading it, mainly due to the mixed reviews that I had seen.

Unfortunately, I found myself agreeing with the negative reviews. The plot was lacking in substance, and even though I was past the halfway point, nothing significant had happened. The book's characters were also unable to deliver a captivating story, except for the protagonist and her father.

The absence of interesting friends, enemies, or allies, the lack of in-depth dialogues, and the mild chemistry between lovers added to the story's overall disappointment.

While the book was not the worst I have read, it was not the best either. Though I enjoyed it to some extent, it was a mediocre read for me, earning only a 3 star rating.