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Praise for The Last Legacy: This fast-paced tale with a Victorian feeling is filled with an abundance of scandal, high fashion, intrigue, and, of course, romance… the delightfully swoonworthy love story will keep readers engaged and the pages turning eagerly as they hurtle toward the book’s satisfying conclusion. An entertaining story of forbidden love, family drama, and elegant couture. — Kirkus

In this sumptuously rendered historical novel, Young deftly explores concepts of family, loyalty, and growing into one’s destiny. — Publishers Weekly

Praise for Namesake: [A] richly imagined maritime world… Fans of the first volume will be pleased with this duology closer. ―Kirkus Reviews

An exciting, fast-paced ride that will ultimately satisfy those that stepped on board the Marigold with Fable last year…There’s plenty to love about this sequel: Its relentless pace keeps the story feeling as though something new and dramatic is happening on every page. ―Culturess

Fans of the first book will recognize this seaswept world of ruthless criminals and daring adventure, and they’ll be satisfied to see Fable and West, noble, flawed, and devoted to each other and their crew, find their place in it. ―The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

A stunning conclusion to an enthralling YA fantasy duology. ―Young Adults Book Central

One of the things the book does well that I really loved was the way that it delivered some interesting surprises…Things felt more complex here, with more twists and turns and double crosses thrown into the mix…If you enjoyed the first book you’re going to get on well with this one. ―Set the Tape

Fable and Namesake captured my heart and these two books will always remain favourites. ..I enjoyed Namesake equally as much as the first one, the plot, pacing and characters are marvellous, all in all a wonderful conclusion to this marvellous duology. ―Twisted in Pages

Namesake expanded the world, challenged the characters, brought in new people and did interesting things with them. I you enjoyed the first book you're going to get on well with this one.—Trans-Scribe

Praise for Fable: The salty sea and the promise of something hidden in its depths, had me reading this book at a furious pace. You don’t simply read Fable, you are ensnared by it. This is Adrienne Young’s best work of storytelling yet!―Shea Ernshaw, New York Times bestselling author of The Wicked Deep

Gripping, immersive, and absolutely masterful, Fable reels you in with the promise of beauty, and holds you tight with Young’s signature grit. I couldn’t turn the pages quickly enough.―Adalyn Grace, New York Times bestselling author of All The Stars and Teeth

I could taste the salt in the air and feel the waves beneath the Marigold. In a brutal world Fable shines as tenacious yet vulnerable, unafraid to do what she must to survive. This story caught me by the throat and refused to let go!―Shelby Mahurin, New York Times bestselling author of Serpent & Dove

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Young (The Girl the Sea Gave Back) blends adventure and intrigue in this lush nautical duology opener, crafting a flinty world in which danger lurks at every turn.―Publishers Weekly

A dark maritime fantasy… immersive… and rich in sensory details. For readers who can’t get enough of strong female protagonists…―Kirkus

An exciting tale of lost treasure, love, and survival.―School Library Journal

With this first in a new series, Young has delivered a refreshing addition to the bookshelves, blending a good amount of blood, sweat and grit into a tale that rises above its counterparts of contemporary YA adventure fantasy in terms of its conviction and realism.―The British Fantasy Society

Praise for The Girl the Sea Gave Back: Gripping and exquisitely written. The Girl the Sea Gave Back tore at my heart strings until I was completely unraveled. Readers will fall in love with this story, whether they are fans of Sky in the Deep or new to Adrienne Young's breathtaking world.―Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of Caraval

Starts with a bang and ends with one too! Adrienne has created a mystical and brutal world that gripped me from the very beginning (and then totally destroyed me). The Norse mythology was intertwined brilliantly with Adrienne’s own imagination. This was a refreshing read with fight scenes that stole my breath and a budding romance that stole my heart. It will leave you thirsty for whatever epic Adrienne writes next!―Alexandra Christo, author of To Kill a Kingdom

A fiercely beautiful story that will sweep you away on a brutal but breathtaking journey.―Bex Hogan, author of Viper

Eerie and beautiful, The Girl the Sea Gave Back is set in a world so vivid, you can almost touch it. I devoured this story of a lonely, powerful young woman with the ability to change the fate of her world, and the brave young chieftain who must stop her at all costs.―Kristen Ciccarelli, author of The Last Namsara

Thank you so much for sharing this story with me – I really loved it. Ignore this omen at your own peril – you will love this book! Perfect for fans of The Last Kingdom, it really immersed me in the Viking world that felt so mystical, complex, and fully formed. From the moment we first meet them, Tova and Halvard unravel the complicated threads of family, fate, and destiny. I shivered to see the machinations of fate through Tova's eyes and adored the political intrigue across the clans. Is fate inevitable or do our actions make it so? I'm not sure, but I'm desperate to know what fate has in store for Tova and Halvard!―A. C. Gaughen, author of the Elementae series and Scarlet