Young does it again! I loved Spells for Forgetting was so excited to read The Unmaking of June Farrow.

Short Synopsis: June Farrow comes from a family where all of the women are seemingly cursed. They each experience hallucination and ultimately go mad. When June begins to develop these symptoms, she ventures to discover the history behind her family's past and unlocks a door that will change everything.

Thoughts: Young's writing is atmospheric and beautiful. The world she creates is intricate and well thought out. This book also spans a variety of genres, making it a likely winner for most readers. I had opted for the audiobook, and while Brittany Presley did an excellent job, I would suggest that people pair it with reading, as some timeline components were a bit challenging to follow on just audio.

Read if you like:
-Time travel
-Family secrets
-Magic realism
-Small town mysteries
-The Dream Daughter, Addie LaRoue, Outlander

I've been a fan of Adrienne Young for years and I will continue to read anything she writes. This was a beautiful, magical story about love and choice. The magical realism elements surprised me in a good way and I quickly read this story, trying to figure out how things would play out with the choices June was forced to make. Such a wonderful story. Thank you netgalley for this arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

3.5 stars for this time travel fantasy with a touch of romance and mystery.

As with her previous novel, Spells for Forgetting, Adrienne Young's writing is enchanting and atmospheric, and helps to really cement her characters in the world she's building. The time travel aspect and the rules surrounding it were a little confusing, and I still don't think I fully understand it. but it wasn't distracting enough to take me out of the story. I enjoyed the murder mystery storyline but found the romance between June and Eamon to feel a bit forced and hard to connect with. But overall, I found this story to be a step up from the author's previous novel and an excellent addition to the magical realism genre.

I’m not gonna lie, this book was very hard for me to get into at first. But once I got the hang of what was going on, I was hooked and couldn’t put it down!

I’m not gonna go into what it’s about because I feel like it would spoil it and because I think you should read this without knowing anything.

The writing was beautiful and the atmosphere was perfect for this story. The characters were phenomenal and there was so many twists that I didn’t see coming which made the story even more enjoyable. This book is the perfect representation of what you would do for love and family.

If you’re looking for a cozy read for the spooky season then I highly recommend picking this one up on October 17th!!

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Delacorte Press for the e-arc!

Another book from Adrienne for people to fall in love with! If you loved Spells for Forgetting then I feel it’s safe to say you will love this one. It was a slow start for me on this one, but once we really got into the mystery, fantasy, magical realism, aspects of the story I was engrossed. As the mystery unfolded around the family and the curse I found myself fascinated with what was happening.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for my unaided opinion.

THIS IS MY ROMAN EMPIRE! This book is so absolutely amazing. I’m so broken and some how healed through this book. I’ve never read a thriller before so this was pretty intense for me. I’m completely changed by this book. This is absolutely my number one book of the year!


Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC 💖

5/5 ⭐
1/5 🌶

The Unmaking of June Farrow is easily one of my favorite books of the year. Adrienne's writing is absolutely stunning and wraps you up from the very start. This story was full of whimsical mystery, star crossed love and a dash of suspense. When I finally got the answers I had been waiting for, I was floored and left in the best kind of tears.

I honestly don't know what to say that won't spoil the book... The mystery was wonderful and so well thought out. Beautifully woven with these main characters that I just adored.

*possible small spoilers ahead*
I was heartbroken when we met Eamon... I knew they were star crossed, but I wasn't expecting his coldness and how it would affect me, er, June. So much of this book was so angsty, it about tore me to shreds at times. But I understood where Eamon was coming from as we learned more about his life with June.

I can't say enough good things. I will definitely be reading this story time and time again and diving through Adrienne's backlist to get my fill.

I have been so excited to read Adrienne Young’s newest work! Ever since reading Spells for Forgetting thanks to Book of the Month, I have been reading her older young adult novels. She is phenomenal.

June Farrow does not disappoint. This novel gives such strong Outlander/Time Travelers Wife vibes, while also being completely on its own level. I loved the dynamic between June, Margaret, and Birdie… and I was seriously so torn when the choice came to go through the red door. I was screaming for her not to!!!

Oh man, but then I met Eamon. And Annie. And I fell in love with their storyline. The way Young wove a love story together with a murder mystery was just perfection. And just like Spells for Forgetting, there was just enough Magical Realism to make it whimisical but not overpower the story. I did not want this novel to end.

Another fun read from Adrienne Young - if you have enjoyed any of her other works then you will probably enjoy this one as well. A twisty, turn-y mystery/light fantasy revolving around a family, their curse, and choices to be made. It was a bit of a slow start for me but I devoured the second half quickly as the mystery was unraveled. Thank you NetGalley for the eARC.

Rating: 4.5/5
I received an eARC for my honest opinion.

What an amazing book full of love, family, understanding and time travel. The way this author writes is so beautiful, with a great atmosphere and a plot that will draw you in and keep you wanting to know more and at the end you will feel like you closed the door to the book. It was wrapped up so beautifully.

June Farrow always felt as though she didn’t quite fit in, it wasn’t the fact that she was left by her mother at a young age or that she was raised by her grandmother. It was deep down inside her something was missing. She started to get clues about her mother’s disappearance, but they just didn’t make any sense until one day everything did. Little did she know that she would have to go back in time to get all the answers, and while there she would have to answer a big question about herself.

I thought the plot was fun and interesting, I was left trying to figure out the clues throughout the book and seeing if I could figure out who, what, where, when and why. I loved that you could see the love that these Farrow women have for each other, and the willingness that they have to protect each other no matter the outcome. You will be there every step of the way as June starts to unravel the truths and starts to piece together all the clues. On top of figuring out the clues left behind she finds herself uncovering more clues about a death that happened in the past and why it feels so familiar to her.

I enjoyed the love story that slowly blossomed in this book, I want to talk about it, but I can’t without giving someone away. But let me tell you, it was beautifully done. You can feel the love, the hurt, the sadness, the grief and then the feeling of being whole. You will feel as though you’re right there with June and everyone throughout the book. The characters were easy to relate to, and I found myself drawn to them all for their own different ways.

I really want to say more about this book but I really don’t want to take away the deep, emotional, beautiful book. So please go pick up this book and dive into the world of June Farrow and go on an adventure with her and all the characters.

I want to thank NetGalley and Random House Publishing for the opportunity to review this book.

4.5 stars ⭐️

Thank you NetGalley and Delacorte Press for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a very interesting story and everyone knows I love a good mystery, of which this book has multiple. This book genuinely made me have to think so hard and there was more than one occasion where I had to remind myself to relax my face because it was so scrunched up in concentration. I loved the depth and layers this book has.

Time travel is confusing.

Overall, this was a heartwarming story about the choices you have in life and learning to pick your path for yourself. June saw the cycle Farrow women went through and knew she had to find a way to fix it, and then she did. Her determination and commitment to her family shined through. Eamon and the other Farrow women’s trust and unwavering love for her despite their hurt was such a good representation of true family.

****Spoilers incoming below*****

I did love how it unfolded that future June had a plan and had everything figured out, all the pieces were left for past June and us as the reader to put together. Like I said, love a good mystery.

I loved seeing this version of June remember Eamon and Annie and slowly remember how much they meant to her and how much she loves and will always choose them. So cute.

This was definitely my favorite of Young’s books that I’ve read thus far! While reading, the first thing that came to my mind when trying to describe this book was The Time Traveler's Wife! The novel follows June Farrow & the line of women before her in rural North Carolina - her mother Susanna’s mysterious disappearance, the murder of the town minister, and her grandmother’s final days.

What impressed me the most about this novel is that Young does such a masterful job of balancing the magic of time travel with the detail of everyday life in a rural farm town. This novel ended up being SO much more than just a “romantic book with a magical twist”. June struggles with growing up, finding herself, her hidden desire to be a mother, and the desperate need to unearth the truth about her family’s mysterious history. A beautiful novel that I honestly would consider reading a second time! ✨

Thank you Random House - Ballentine for an early e-copy for review!

Adrienne Young creates some of the most compelling stories, and I am always fascinated by what she is going to come up with next. So, it’s not surprise that I adored The Unmaking of June Farrow, and this journey through the past and present we are taken on by June.

June Farrow is one of the Farrow women - a lineage which includes a thriving flower farm in Jasper, North Carolina, and a curse that leads every woman in the family to slowly mentally unravel. Through a strong determination to end the families curse, and to figure out what happened to her mother after finding a series of clues that made no sense, we are taken on a journey through time.

Honestly this book was beautiful in the writing, the atmosphere, and even the plot. The relationships between June and the women in her life is a thread that runs throughout the story, and the plot twist at the end having to do with this gave me literal chills and brought tears to my eyes. Additionally, the antique murder mystery related to the town preacher and the mysterious disappearance of her mother were two plot lines that I felt added to the story and kept us engaged as readers. Honestly, I can’t even say too much about what I loved about the story without giving away so much of the plot. So, just take my word that the lovely atmospheric writing and the intriguing story are enough to pick it up.

Overall, through tears and chills, wtf’s and omg’s, I thoroughly enjoyed The Unmaking of June Farrow and absolutely have to give the story 5 stars.

I had to let everything settle before I was able to review this amazing work of art. This is one of those novels that will stay with you forever. There are twists you don’t see coming, fantasy and twilight zone all mixed into one. There is family drama, love, questions on who are you and where are you. A deep, emotional and raw read.
You must read this to understand the feelings!

5 stars!!

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing for the ARC.
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WOW. I loved SPELLS FOR FORGETTING but this one really knocked it out of the park even more. I LOVED this book. Absolutely fantastic. Atmospheric, beautiful writing, epic love story, and everything I look for in a magical realism novel. I ended up listening to the audio and it brought the book to life even more!

I am SO SAD that it's over.

Best book I have read this fall.

I love how Adrienne Young builds worlds and families in a way that keeps me fully invested. She writes stories that make you feel and see and hold the characters in your heart. June Farrow is no different.

The Farrows aren't like other families. June has known her whole life. When she starts having "episodes" she knows that her family curse has hit her and her time is short...until she gets a mysterious letter in the mail. The threads June starts to unravel as she ask questions and discovers secrets and history in her family are page turning and compelling and extremely hard to put down.

Without giving spoilers, I couldn't stop reading this. It's atmospheric and beautiful and written at a pace that would have made me stay up way past my bedtime if I hadn't gobbled it up too quickly. I loved it so much and can't wait to see where she goes next.

there aren’t enough beautiful words to describe this story. it’s heartbreaking & unique & full of romance & change & growth & choosing ourselves.

honestly, i’ll never be the same. one of my top reads ever!

Thank you Netgalley, Delacorte Press, and author Adrienne Young for granting me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

✍🏼 My Thoughts
Author Adrienne Young has made me fall in love in magic realism since Spells For Forgetting…her new book, The Unmaking of June Farrow, has captivated my soul with its beautiful, atmospheric writing, that pulled me into loving each character. It felt like I was part of the story as it is being unraveled to discover truths and deeper secrets of the Farrow women. I love it when the books you’re reading take you on the main character’s journey, as if you’re witnessing it first-hand with them. I was annoyed with myself because every time that there were parts that tugs your heartstrings, I was always at a public place (e.g. at a car dealership, lol!) and I couldn’t cry! I wanted to cry and the farthest I’ve done was my eyes were already getting warm and a bit teary, then I realize I had to hold it in haha!

This is such an exquisite writing, and I am looking forward to more books from Adrienne Young! I am not a fantasy reader, so magic realism (a good one) is something that I am happy to have ventured into in the past year :)

The Unmaking of June Farrow releases on Oct 17th!

I went into this thinking one thing, but it was completely different from what I expected and I loved it. This is one of those books where it's best to go in blind. The way the mystery unravels is incredible and kept me guessing until the very last page. Young also has a talent for creating such vivid imagery. Overall this was a compelling read that kept me hooked from start to finish and I am envious of everyone else who gets to read it for the first time.

I DEVOURED this book. I legitimately couldn’t stop reading. The suspense, the thrill, the mystery was so entrancing that I needed to know how all of the pieces could possibly come together. June made some impossible sacrifices in her life, but her story’s ending was everything I could’ve wanted. The prose brought my senses to life—the honeysuckle, the river rushing, the mountains soaring in the background. So much beauty and life amidst a harrowing race against time. Sometimes, you just need a really fantastic standalone book in your life & this should be one of them!

Thank you so much to NetGalley for giving me an advanced readers copy of this book. It was a joy to experience!