After finishing both Fable and Namesake, I was really excited to see more of one of the most interesting characters in the series, Saint. It was one thing to hear bits and pieces about the events that made Saint into the man who would one day become one of the most feared men in the narrows, but it was so satisfying to hear the entire story from the man himself.
Saint’s story was slower moving than I would have expected, but I was left satisfied with the story overall. The plot was light and it was the character development that really drove the story. Watching Saint and Isolde struggle with the decisions that would change their lives was a wonderful way to get to know who they would be in their futures. The dual POV of the narration really added to the ways in which I was able to see our main characters.
As much as I loved seeing Saint’s story unravel, it surprised me that the character I ended up loving most in the narrative was Clove. He was a constant in the storm, both literally and figuratively, and I loved reading his reactions and the way he was perceived from the viewpoints of Saint and Isolde.
The narrators in the audiobook version of this book were phenomenal. Their voices really brought the characters to life and provided a more immersive experience. It felt as through I had jumped right into life in the Narrows.
Thank you to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for the opportunity to listen to a copy of this audio ARC in exchange for my honest opinions.
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