everything is resolved in about 10-20 pages, making it seem a bit rushed to me. So how come im not giving this 5 stars if i seemed to enjoy it so much? well, that would be because of the pacing, particularly the ending. there is such an atmospheric quality to her words that makes me feel like im living the story, rather than just reading about it. young took a topic that im not really interested in (vikings) and had me so enamoured with their way of life, their gods and beliefs, their struggle and desire for peace. its just always a relief when a book is gorgeous, both inside and out.Īnd its definitely the writing that made this story for me. There is no better feeling than seeing a lovely cover and discovering that the writing inside reflects that same beauty. Should they maintain peace or go to war with the allied clans to protect their newfound power? And when their chieftain looks to Tova to cast the stones, she sets into motion a series of events that will not only change the landscape of the mainland forever but will give her something she believed she could never have again-a home.

She has found a fragile place among those who fear her, but when two clans to the east bury their age-old blood feud and join together as one, her world is dangerously close to collapse.įor the first time in generations, the leaders of the Svell are divided. Her own home and clan are long-faded memories, but the sacred symbols and staves inked over every inch of her skin mark her as one who can cast the rune stones and see into the future. Fable has consistently been a lonely and emotionally distant and to see her finally at the verge of happiness, just have it brutally tore away was unbearable.The new gut-wrenching epic from the New York Times bestselling author of Sky in the Deep.įor as long as she can remember, Tova has lived among the Svell, the people who found her washed ashore as a child and use her for her gift as a Truthtongue. To cruise the waters of the Narrow, she may need to sacrifice the very things she is presently starting to understand are important. Venturing into adulthood for Fable means accepting there is a whole other world to life than survival. I liked Fable in the first novel and I loved that readers get the chance to see her growing up in Namesake. The revelations inside Namesake stunned me with the depth of feeling and I am not afraid to admit the ending made me cry. This was an emotionally heart-braking story of treachery, love, friendship, revelations, and family. I’ve seen individuals say books can be impactful, but truly, Namesake showed me how much.

Halfway through the novel and all I can think is “Holy mother of an epic unexpected twist”. Adrienne Young takes readers on an adventure with her bold characters and vivid depictions from the deep blue oceans, to ship deck bawls and rowdy pubs.

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