I don't even know how to put into words how much I love this book. I've been a huge fan of Adrienne Young since Sky in the Deep, and I marvel at how quickly her writing develops. Simply amazing.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing for providing me with an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

I spent most of this book asking myself what is going on. The author weaves a beautiful story about a murder and lost memories. It took me a few times reading paragraphs to fully understand the time jumping. So I’m thankful the author explained it a few times.

The mystery of June was done so well. It was so intriguing to watch her piece together her mom’s disappearance and what it meant for her. I enjoyed the second chance romance and watching her put the pieces together of why she did what she did.

Overall the story was super interesting and I enjoyed the intrigue. I was kept guessing on what happened and why she did it.

Thank you Netgalley, author, and the publishers for allowing me the opportunity to read this e-arc. I look forward to reading more.

I enjoyed this book and could not put it down. I felt invested in the story and loved the characters.

Wow this book hit me in the feels so many times. I saw some of the twists coming but also was totally blindsided by others (which is exactly how I like it) Adrienne continues her streak of writing with beautiful prose that is so atmospheric I could be there in that time sitting next to June along her journey.

Tears & Threads
Misery & Memory
Heros & Heartache
Triumphs & Tragedies

Honestly I don't feel my words to review this will do justice to the words gifted to us by Adrienne Young.

I have read most of her books but will say this has become my favorite.

What to say.....less is more. Go into this knowing as little as possible. Read with your heart and the rest will follow.

I enjoyed this book! However, I personally wasn't too drawn into the plot, and I found the main characters to be uninteresting. I think the writing was very well done, and I liked the elements of magical realism sprinkled throughout the book. I found the rules of when June could time travel confusing, and it repeatedly took me out of the story. I wish there was a more seamless way for this to have been accomplished, but again, that was probably more of a me problem! Overall, this was my first adult novel by Young, and I look forward to reading more from her!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this eARC!

This book was an absolute hit for me!!! It literally took me only a few hours (through the wee hours of the night as I started it at 8pm🤭) to read and I just wanted more and more!!! @adrienneyoungbooks ‘s writing is so beautiful and descriptive I felt like I could vividly see every single scene! I loved the lite magical realism and the bonds of all the Farrow women and their LONG history! The small town vibes were sooo on point and I just had so much fun with this book!

4.75⭐️

Special thanks to NetGalley @delacortepress and Random House Ballantine for the review copy in exchange for my honest review!!!

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Whoa! This story was mind boggling. I'm still trying to wrap my head around what I just read. It kept me on the edge of my seat the whole book. This was an amazing journey. This book will be sitting with me for a long time. I loved it and I will definitely be recommending it to everyone I know.

Loved the overall feeling of this book. Pacing felt a little slow for my liking but overall a really solid book.

This was such an immersive, unexpected read! I went into The Unmaking of June Farrow completely blind (I read blurbs and promptly forget them) and was led down the most captivating rabbit hole that was this mind-bending story of magical realism and love.

June Farrow, the last of her line, believes the women of her family to be cursed with insanity. The truth is far more extraordinary. There were times were I felt really bad for June - constantly being vilified and blamed for actions she technically didn't commit, I was rooting for her through the whole thing.

I'll be honest though, while I think I understood the general concept of the time-slipping, the explanations may have been more complicated than they needed to be. Despite that vague confusion, it doesn't distract from the compelling murder mystery and final revelations (even if theories turned out to be right).

This is my first Adrienne Young novel, but I'll definitely be looking into her other works.

Enchanting, dreamy, and filled with intrigue! Another fantastic novel from Adrienne Young!

“In the small mountain town of Jasper, North Carolina, June Farrow is waiting for fate to find her. The Farrow women are known for their thriving flower farm—and the mysterious curse that has plagued their family line. The whole town remembers the madness that led to Susanna Farrow’s disappearance, leaving June to be raised by her grandmother and haunted by rumors.”

This book is a perfect autumnal read. I liked the main character June Farrow and her plight to break her family’s curse. I do think that the plot meandered at times, but not in a way that too was off-putting as a reader. Overall, I definitely recommend this book if you’ve liked her other novels!

LOVED LOVED LOVED THIS BOOK!

I was drawn in right from the start. Girl going insane, but isn't actually insane? Genius. It was creepy, unsettling, but weirdly inspiring despite those feelings. I felt for the character as she explored what was going on. I couldn't put this book down and brought my kindle with me everywhere just to keep reading.

The romance was also great, though the random mentions of the guy back in her time seemed like a loose end. MMC was swoon-worthy.

My only complaint was that I didn't love the setting, though I know it is central to the story. Just not my cup of tea I think.

Thank you to the publisher and author for giving this book in exchange for a review.

Time travel books can be tricky to do but this one?
I like how this one did it.
June Farrow knows she will succumb to the same mysterious curse her mom that made her mother disappear leaving June to be raised by her grandmother. When her grandmother dies unexplained visions and memories come to June. She is determined to end this curse no matter the cost.
I really enjoyed the plot of this and as always the atmospheric writing by Young was top notch.

I read the audio and then got an eARC from NetGalley so thanks NetGalley and Random House!

So magical.

Me after reading this book:
Alexa play Enchanted by Goddess Taylor Swift
*dances*
*sobs*

This is the most gorgeous, atmospheric love story I’ve ever read. It reminded me of Rachel Griffin in all the best ways. I recommend this to all my fellow witches out there. (Note: this isn’t a book about witches.) Five stars.

I didn't think I could love one of her books more than Spells for Forgetting, but I absolutely LOVED this book! It absolutely wrecked me in such a good, emotional way that I can't stop thinking about it.

Some potential spoilers.

Well…
I am going to be in the minority again, but here goes.
3 stars to Adrienne Young who writes so beautifully and sets a stage that is lush and mesmerizing.
But, I just didn’t get it. I was so confused, and left with so many questions, that all the enjoyment that I felt reading the beautiful prose, just couldn’t make this a book for me.
I don’t understand so many aspects of the multiverse/time travel/curse...completely flabbergasted. Everything unanswered and so unsatisfying for me.
Why?
How?
Why?
Why don’t you remember that time you went through 5 years ago?
WHO went through? Are there more than 2 timelines?
If you fixed things, and made it safe for ??? how did ??? end up in your life in your original timeline.
Soooooooooo much that made no sense to me. Even the “mystery” fell flat in the face of all of my uncertainty.
I hope I meet someone at a cocktail party soon who has read this and can explain. Because it is going to take up space in my brain. I hate not understanding things.
People adore this book, and kudos to those who grasped it fully. I really believe that had I remotely understood the most important aspects of it, I might have too.

My feelings are all over the place for this one. I seem to struggle with her recent books. I guess I’m missing all the fun and adventurous young adult fantasy worlds. It’s a case of, “it’s not you. It’s me.”

June grew up on a flower farm in Jasper, NC with constant whispers about the madness that runs in her family and the mysterious disappearance of her mother. When June starts to see and hear strange things herself she is led through a literal doorway into the past. There she will learn about the curse that besets Farrow women and she’ll try to solve the murder of the local preacher. Ultimately she’ll have to decide which life (and love) she’s willing to give up.

I thought this was a very well-written, compelling story. I’ll admit the timelines got a little confusing at times but by the end I think I got it figured out (that may be because I listened to it on audio, print might have made that easier because the chapters tell you which year it is). Ultimately this is a story about the love mothers have for their children and the sacrifices they’re willing to make to change the future for them. This didn’t have too much language but there was one open door scene. A great read if you like magical realism or mysteries set in the south.

Adrienne Young is hands down one of my favorite authors. She has this incredible way of creating a fantasy world that you can’t help falling in love with.

The Unmaking of June Farrow is no exception. This unique novel is unlike any story I have ever read. It’s magical, well written, captivating, and simply amazing. It features a multi timeline story about how the past affects the future. A generation of Farrow women who are different, and the choices they have to make to protect themselves and their family. An unpredictable novel that will have you second guessing everything and desperate for answers.

It’s a must read and my current favorite stand alone novel of the year. Don’t miss out on this one!!!

Thank you so much NetGalley, Adrienne Young, and Delacorte Press for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. The moment this story came out I immediately ordered a physical copy. (I hope that proves how amazing it truly is)