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kbowles24's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
queer_bookwyrm's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
3.5 ⭐ CW: violence, abuse, child abuse, murder mention
The Last Legacy by Adrienne Young is the third book in The Narrows world, but is separate from Fable and Namesake. Honestly, this one didn't really do it for me. Like Namesake, the romance fell kind of flat. I just didn't buy it. The extra world-building was cool, but it felt kind of unnecessary.
We follow Bryn Roth, the niece of Henrik Roth, the patriarch of the clandestine Roth family. The Roth's kind of gave me Peaky Blinders vibes, with their rough and tumble gangster ways while trying to move up in the world. Bryn wasn't raised among them, but now that she's 18, she's taking her place with them in the family business. She's kind of their diamond in the rough, since she was raised to understand the upper echelons of society. Her task is to whip them into shape to prove she can be trusted as one of them.
I found Bryn to be a strong FMC, but I felt it was undermined by the underdeveloped romance with the steelsmith, Ezra. Ezra isn't a Roth, but works for them. We get a forbidden fruit thing that I just didn't buy, because we don't see them interact enough to justify it. Bryn is fiercely independent, smart, and cunning, and throws it all away for a man. It was frustrating. At first I thought she would get over it and become a successful business person in her own right, but alas, amanormativity strikes again.
I really didn't think this stand alone added anything of value to the world of the Narrows. We get a bit of a better understanding as to how the merchant's guild works, but I don't think we needed a whole book for that. I still appreciate Young's writing, but these rushed and nonsensical romances really need to stop. We don't even get enough face time with any of the other characters to really care about them. I still have the prequel Saint left to read, so here's hoping that one is better than this one.
The Last Legacy by Adrienne Young is the third book in The Narrows world, but is separate from Fable and Namesake. Honestly, this one didn't really do it for me. Like Namesake, the romance fell kind of flat. I just didn't buy it. The extra world-building was cool, but it felt kind of unnecessary.
We follow Bryn Roth, the niece of Henrik Roth, the patriarch of the clandestine Roth family. The Roth's kind of gave me Peaky Blinders vibes, with their rough and tumble gangster ways while trying to move up in the world. Bryn wasn't raised among them, but now that she's 18, she's taking her place with them in the family business. She's kind of their diamond in the rough, since she was raised to understand the upper echelons of society. Her task is to whip them into shape to prove she can be trusted as one of them.
I found Bryn to be a strong FMC, but I felt it was undermined by the underdeveloped romance with the steelsmith, Ezra. Ezra isn't a Roth, but works for them. We get a forbidden fruit thing that I just didn't buy, because we don't see them interact enough to justify it. Bryn is fiercely independent, smart, and cunning, and throws it all away for a man. It was frustrating. At first I thought she would get over it and become a successful business person in her own right, but alas, amanormativity strikes again.
I really didn't think this stand alone added anything of value to the world of the Narrows. We get a bit of a better understanding as to how the merchant's guild works, but I don't think we needed a whole book for that. I still appreciate Young's writing, but these rushed and nonsensical romances really need to stop. We don't even get enough face time with any of the other characters to really care about them. I still have the prequel Saint left to read, so here's hoping that one is better than this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, and Murder
sian_hughes_jones's review against another edition
2.75
ajax's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
a_neverending_tbr's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I loved being back in the Fable world even if this book takes place entirely on land unlike the others. I enjoyed seeing into the Roth family after making the connections from the earlier books even if some of them aren’t very likeable. This book is very fast and I felt like it could have been a touch longer to better develop the connection between Bryn and Ezra as well as to add a little closure. I like stories that are wrapped up neatly and this one didn’t do it but I still found it an enjoyable read.
Content Notes: Fade to black romance
Content Notes: Fade to black romance
bellakat0828's review against another edition
4.0
I think the World of the Narrows is one of my favorite worlds I’ve encountered in a long time. I could read a million books set in this universe and be so happy. What can I even say about this book? It’s incredible! The romance was so well written, the family and politics so dynamic, and the plot riveting! I didn’t put this book down once as I read it. I enjoyed the main character, although I do think at times she drifted into YA girl main character syndrome, especially with her aversion to dresses and seeing herself as special. However, it definitely didn’t take away from the story, so i’m not too mad about it. Still 100% recommend to anyone with a love for beautiful world building and thrilling story!
iceboundreader's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book, and it took me a few chapters before I realized that it was set in the same world as Fable. I know I'm slow to catch on sometimes.
Bryn is a very capable young woman just trying to find her place in her mafia like family. She wants to fit in but on her own terms.
Ezra, whom we met before, is dark and mysterious, so of course, she is drawn in.
I felt that maybe this could have been a duology, so it didn't feel so rushed. I really liked the story but it felt like it all happened a bit, too fast.
Bryn is a very capable young woman just trying to find her place in her mafia like family. She wants to fit in but on her own terms.
Ezra, whom we met before, is dark and mysterious, so of course, she is drawn in.
I felt that maybe this could have been a duology, so it didn't feel so rushed. I really liked the story but it felt like it all happened a bit, too fast.
sara_says_'s review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.25
brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
3.0
There just really didn't seem to be a whole lot to this, and I didn't like it anywhere near as much as the Fable duology. I also wasn't feeling the instalove. That said, I was entertained for the most part.