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I received this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
This was definitely a page turner, I flew through this book! From the start I felt like I was hooked, and next thing I knew I was chapters deep without realizing it. It's been awhile since that happened.
If you're looking for world building, this isn't it. This book is all about Fable and her journey to get what is owed to her by her father. It's got a lot of sailing, and every port town they stop in might as well be a set piece you've read about before. Yet I didn't mind a bit. I was so focused on Fable and her quest that I really didn't notice until I took the time to think about the book when I was finished.
I loved Fable as a character. Her attitude, confidence, and willing to face trials without overthinking or constant fear of failing is what I like to see. She just goes for it, sometimes not to her benefit or almost at risk of her life period. Now the characters surrounding Fable on this journey are varied from archetypes to funny and interesting. I found Willa to be my favorite amongst them, with her father to be rather generic for his position as a key character. West is a decent enough love interest, but there really wasn't much build up for the romance in this first part of the duology, as it kind of moves along super fast.
The story is one of deceipt, misunderstandings, and adventure. It's not fairly original, but its well written, fast paced, and fun. Sometimes that is all I'm asking for. I don't need every book to be deep. Sometimes I want to just enjoy the ride, and Fable provided that for me. While having said that, I do believe the book could have benefited from being a little longer, which could have built up some relationships and story elements a bit more. A dangerous section of their journey was over so fast, I was kind of taken aback that it was just over.
I look forward to reading the second and final part to see how this ends, and while I'm pretty sure I already know, I'm okay with that. I just want to read more of Fable's adventure and get to experience more of her in action. I put this book around a 4.25/5
This was definitely a page turner, I flew through this book! From the start I felt like I was hooked, and next thing I knew I was chapters deep without realizing it. It's been awhile since that happened.
If you're looking for world building, this isn't it. This book is all about Fable and her journey to get what is owed to her by her father. It's got a lot of sailing, and every port town they stop in might as well be a set piece you've read about before. Yet I didn't mind a bit. I was so focused on Fable and her quest that I really didn't notice until I took the time to think about the book when I was finished.
I loved Fable as a character. Her attitude, confidence, and willing to face trials without overthinking or constant fear of failing is what I like to see. She just goes for it, sometimes not to her benefit or almost at risk of her life period. Now the characters surrounding Fable on this journey are varied from archetypes to funny and interesting. I found Willa to be my favorite amongst them, with her father to be rather generic for his position as a key character. West is a decent enough love interest, but there really wasn't much build up for the romance in this first part of the duology, as it kind of moves along super fast.
The story is one of deceipt, misunderstandings, and adventure. It's not fairly original, but its well written, fast paced, and fun. Sometimes that is all I'm asking for. I don't need every book to be deep. Sometimes I want to just enjoy the ride, and Fable provided that for me. While having said that, I do believe the book could have benefited from being a little longer, which could have built up some relationships and story elements a bit more. A dangerous section of their journey was over so fast, I was kind of taken aback that it was just over.
I look forward to reading the second and final part to see how this ends, and while I'm pretty sure I already know, I'm okay with that. I just want to read more of Fable's adventure and get to experience more of her in action. I put this book around a 4.25/5