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I thought this book was very interesting and the characters had compelling storylines, but I couldn’t wrap my head around the timeline. I spent most of my time reading with a confused expression on my face. What just happened and when did it happen? I’m still a bit confused. I’m glad I was able to read an advance reader copy, courtesy of NetGalley. This may be the type of book that needs a re-read to really get it.

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An enchanting and mystical story. A brilliant balance of mystery, sci-fi, and fantasy.
Many thanks to Random House and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

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Holy smokes. What did I just read. I was not expecting to love it THIS MUCH. I normally am not a fan of cross over genres, but I could not put this book down. Incredible. Top 5 of the year for sure.

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Ok, I was so excited for this book. I loved Spells for Forgetting so much. I had the NetGalley for June Farrow, preordered my copy, and couldn’t wait.

But then it came. It took me so long to get past the first couple of chapters. I wasn’t excited to pick it up.

It did get me eventually, and I loved the second half, but am disappointed by the first half.

This has romance, witchiness, time travel, and murder… all the makings of a good book.

This book gets rave reviews, and for the most part I agree. I give it a 3.5/5 mostly because it took me so long to care about it.

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A slow burn of a very literary novel. There's time travel, murder, and a generations-old family curse. Worth the hype and perfect for cozy season.

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Thanks so much for the review copy. I love Young's adult books. I look forward to reading more of her adult books in the future.

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June Farrow’s family is cursed - and she’s next. June began having hallucinations a year ago. Her mother was renowned for her madness, which led to her disappearance. June is determined that this ancestral curse will end with her, but at what cost?

I read Spells for Forgiving by Adrienne Young last year, and I loved her writing. This book had a similar magical feeling and romance, but I loved the direction the story took. I felt like the blurb for the book told me nothing, and I’m really glad I went in blind.

This book was a beautiful exploration of family and sacrifice, and included several mystery elements. I absolutely loved this book - my only wish is that it wasn’t over!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for the advance reading copy.

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As a fan of Adrienne Young I couldn’t wait to dive into this book and it did not disappoint! The Unmaking of June Farrow is not only a romance and an adventure in time travel but a beautiful story centered around multiple generations of Farrow women and the different paths they've taken in life.

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Here is the feedback they I have gif the unmaking of June farrow! I am
So thankful to have gotten this book in advanced in exchange for an honest review! It was fabulous.

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Wow. This book was fantastic. Jane. Margaret. Birdie. All of the characters in this book were captivating and the storyline was fascinating and unique.

The ending felt a bit rushed to me. I would have loved another few chapters. But overall this book was a stunner.

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I loved this book! The story, the mystery, the characters, the atmosphere; everything about it completely sucked me in. I know I’ll be thinking about this one for a long time and am already contemplating a re-read to see if I can put some more of the early pieces together. I would recommend this to everyone, but especially if you’re a fan of time travel you won’t want to miss this one.

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The Unmaking of June Farrow is Adrienne Young’s second adult novel, and it was just as beautiful as Spells for Forgetting. I loved this book so much. The story of the Farrow women is so interesting, and I loved reading about the different generations. I will read anything Adrienne Young writes at this point.

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I loved this book so much! It was beautifully written and very emotional. I adored all of the time travel and magical elements. You really have to suspend belief and not think too hard about the logistics of everything. Just go with the flow and let the story take you on its journey.

The Unmaking of June Farrow is filled with love, anger, and heartbreak. I absolutely cried a little at the end. This is one that I might need to reread at some point just to soak it all in again.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

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Such beautiful imagery with rich well developed characters! Adrienne Young’s writing never disappoints me. She is an instant buy author! Unmaking of June Farrow is no different. I loved the magical component, and she did a good job with the time travel aspect which could be confusing if not detailed right!

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This was SO GOOD. I was haunted and enchanted and I cannot stop thinking about June and her story. Adrienne is a very atmospheric writer and you just feel like you are wherever the story is taking place. It's a little mysterious and earthy and just magical. I never wanted it to end and am so sad that it did. Thank you to Netgalley and Delacorte Press for the ARC.

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I just don't know if Adrienne Young books are for me...I see so many people raving about them and always hope I will be just as intrigued but I find these so hard to get hooked on...

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This is the second book I've ready by Adrienne Young and I LOVED this book. She is such a master at blurring the lines of fantasy and realism and it makes for such an enjoyable read. She really makes you connect to and care about her characters.

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I love Young's writing and the sense of atmosphere in her books. And The Unmaking of June Farrow was no exception. Her stories feel rich and pull you in so quickly.

This one was the perfect read for fall, and I enjoyed the fantastical element of it. I was invested in June's story, curious to see where things would go as she begins to be afflicted by hallucinations caused by the curse that has plagued women in her family.

I struggled a bit with the time travel element of this book, feeling like some scenes got bogged down by the logistics of it all. But, overall, it is a really wonderful and atmospheric read.

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It took me a while to get into this book but once I did, I could put it down. There were several times when I gasped at a reveal or something else happening. I ended up lovi ng the book once all the ends were tied together. It is a sad and beautiful store that shows what people can do for the ones that they love. How sometimes, even though the truth hurts, it truly can set you free. June's character is developed so well and goes through so much. Ultimately, I supported her and the path that she took. The story in this book really made me think about how all of our choices can impact not just our path but the path of those in our life.

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This was such a beautifully written story and I enjoyed every minute reading it. This is a story about how love will conquer all boundaries even time.

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