I love Adrienne Young’s writing style. Her words are absolutely captivating and make it near impossible to set the book down until I have completely devoured it. I did not think that this book would have the same effect on me that Spells for Forgetting did, but I was mistaken. Immediately, I found myself immersed in the small town Jasper and totally invested in the life of June Farrow.
June believes she will be the one to break the curse that has plagued the women in her family. After being abandoned by her mother, June was raised by her grandmother and watched as she eventually succumbed to the Farrow curse. Love is greater than everything. It can transcend time and even make the impossible possible.
I really can’t get over how heartbreakingly beautiful this book was. It had a very well done mystery woven throughout the book. The s i-fi element was uniquely handled. As the book wrapped up, I found myself emotional over the importance of familial love in this book. Nothing is stronger than love.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and RandomHouse Publishing Group for the advanced copy of The Unmaking of June Farrow. Adrienne Young has done it again!

I’ve read several of Adrienne Young’s books now, and I think The Unmaking of June Farrow might be my favorite. I love the NC setting; Young creates this fantastical tale within a small mountain town, and it’s lovely! There were lines and sections that really just transported me there.
This story follows June Farrow, a woman in a family of women who all experience an unraveling-a curse. I don’t want to give too much away, but I will say that I found myself rooting for June throughout this book. It was hard to put down because I wanted to answers to what June was experiencing. Great read!

Thank you to NetGalley and Delacorte Press for an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

Love can cross all boundaries of space and time in this magical story. The Unmaking of June Farrow is a perfect combination of magical realism and romance. The women in this novel are fierce and protective of each other. The love of mothers, daughters and granddaughters was profound throughout time as we travel to 1951 from 2023.

This small tight-knit town was blooming with enchantment, mystery and intrigue. The time travel kept me guessing how the story would unfold, especially the love story. In the end, the farrow women expose their strengths to overcome the challenges each generation faced in the family.

Young's a mastery of storytelling!

Thank you Random House for the complimentary copy.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing for giving me an opportunity to read an arc of The Unmaking of June Farrow, in exchange for my honest review.

I’m sad to say that I am deciding to DNF at 30%. It’s putting me in a reading slump for some reason. The plot is happening to the main character, but June herself has no personality other than that, and her foreseeing her demise. I think it’s leaving me to feel uninvested in what happens next. At this point all that’s really occurred is her repeating that she’s losing her mind/it’s happening/“it’s not really there”/I need to look into this/this can’t be real/everyone thinks I’m going crazy and so do I.

I think maybe if something else was there to grab my interest, it would have felt more engaging to me. Even slightly more with the potential love interest (there was one conversation, one line between them that I was like !!! And then June literally brushed it off entirely, so it fell completely flat right after).

It was well written and beautifully descriptive about the setting, but I really just needed something more. I read far enough to feel like it just wasn’t going to be the kind of story for me, at this time.

This was the first book that I've read by Adrienne Young and it did not disappoint! This intricate story had so many twists that I couldn't put it down. It was beautifully written. I highly recommend this book. I can't wait to read her previous books.

5 magical stars!

A mesmerizing blend of Fantasy, Romance, Mystery, and Magical Realism, where the impossible becomes possible. The perfect escape!

For fans of these books:
"Spells for Forgetting" by Adrienne Young
"The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
"The Starless Sea" by Erin Morgenstern
"The Time Traveler's Wife" by Audrey Niffenegger
"The Ten Thousand Doors of January" by Alix E. Harrow

A must-read if you enjoy mind-bending twists, brain-teasing mysteries and these tropes:
- Family Curse
- Mysterious Door
- Time Travel
- Second-Chance Romance:
- Small Town Secrets

After falling in love with Spells for Forgetting I knew I needed to read more from Adrienne Young. The Unmaking of June Farrow did not disappoint! The writing is poetic and atmospheric. The author does an amazing job of making you feel like you are there in the Blue Ridge Mountain's (one of my favorite places).
The character development is perfection, I loved the entire Farrow family!
This book is sci-fi/fantasy/magical realism/mystery/romance, really Adrienne Young’s books fall under their own genre! It’s really impressive how she able to make a book feel so cozy and magical.
The beginning was a little slower, but once I got about 30% in I could not put it down. Read the last 70% in one night!
4.5⭐️
Thank you to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine/Delacorte Press and Netgally for this ARC!

First off, thank you for allowing me the opportunity to read this arc!

Although this story wasn't for me, I still think plenty of other people will enjoy this book. It has a great opening - which did make me tear up, plot twists, a likable fmc, magical realism, family, and romance! Think Nicholas Sparks meets The Time Traveler's Wife.

What really held me back from loving this book would be the amount of information present that didn't really pertain to the plot/characters. I found it daunting to be met with page after page of dense paragraphs with no dialogue. I was able to fly through this book because of the easy writing style, but still felt it took me a long time because I was unmotivated to continue. I guessed the twist pretty early on, but there was still some surprising factors towards the end.

Again, not a bad book, not quite my taste, but I can see plenty of people falling in love with this story!

This book broke my brain and then my heart. I love Adrienne Young's writing so I had high hopes for this book but it absolutely blew any and all of them out of the water. It was filled with her usual amazing writing, a chilling and thorough storyline and an absolutely beautiful depiction of family. I genuinely don't think I will ever get over this, by the end I was sobbing my eyes out.

Anyone knows if you are a big reader that, sometimes, stories can start to blend together, Similar tropes, Similar themes. Similar characters. But then I picked up this book and read it in a little over a day. THE MAKING OF JUNE FARROW is probably one of my favorite books this year because it tells a story that is unique, while also being engaging and well written.

One of the things that was so special about this book is that it is genre bending, One can't quite place how the story is going to go and what category it should fall into. it has mystery elements. It has some romance. It has some historical aspects. It has magical realism. And with these combined, it created such a fabulous story. I didn't know what was going to happen and I was guessing throughout. I HAD to know, and that is what propelled me though the book. After reading so many books this year, 85 and counting, it was almost refreshing to see this combination of genres because it made the story one of a kind, while bringing in the best part of these different styles.

Part of this enthrallment with this book was also because it was extremely well written, The character development, the vivid descriptions, and the story were immersive. They author does a fabulous job of creating this world, explaining it, and fundamentally sucking the reader into the story.

Overall, I found this book to be such a breath of fresh air story wise. While I can't give too much away because the plot is so intertwined, it is definitively a must read. I hope, like me, you won't be able to put it down.

This book was amazing, and has made me look into other works this author has released. The atmospheric writing and overall concept was done so well. I never found this book lacking, I truly felt every word, every sentence, was needed. The time travel sci-fi twists and the whole concept of overlapping timelines was so unique and well thought out. I will be recommending this book to everyone, one of the best books I read all year.

Wow this book! I think that Adrienne Young has an amazing writing style, and it leads to these complex and excruciatingly detailed stories and The Unmaking of June Farrow was no exception. The setting is a small town, beautiful flower gardens and the writing really paints a picture, following the perspective of June. The pacing of this book is on the slow side, but the plot is so complicated, with such delicate details, that it really needed to take the time to build, or the plot would have unraveled. There were some surprising revels, heartbreaking situations, and undeniable love and determination. I thought June was quiet and kept to herself at first, accepting her fate of the family curse, but as the story moved along her character really started to show so much resilience. Overall, I had a really great time reading this book and think it’s a great fall read.
I received an advanced ebook, via Netgalley. This review is my own honest opinion.

4.5 🌟

After falling in love with Spells for Forgetting, I knew I would be picking up Adrienne Young's next book.... and The Unmaking of June Farrow made Young an "auto read" for me.

As June Farrow struggles with the "sickness" her + other Farrow women have in the family, you find out how far they are willing to go to protect one another.

This book was beautifully written with just enough mystery to make me want to keep reading. The relationships June has in this book are both beautiful and heartbreaking.

Thanks, Netgalley for the ARC of this book!

The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young
1 sentence summary: A woman risks everything to end her family’s centuries-old course, solve her mothers disappearance, and find love.

I’ve only read one Adrienne Young novel (Spells), but after that book, I assumed Young was quickly on her way to being an auto-buy author. After this book, she’s safely cemented her spot!

What I loved:
- The atmosphere. I was fully immersed in this story!
- The slow-burn romance
- The mystery at the heart of the novel
- The supporting cast
- Young’s writing style

What some might not love:
- I found the time travel slight confusing, but I think that's a me thing. I find most media that includes time travel confusing. Ultimately, I didn't focus on the plot point or the rules around it too closely (which may have led to the confusion) so it really didn't impact my enjoyment in a positive or negative way.

Rating: An easy five stars!

I don’t know what it is, but Young’s writing and stories work so well for me. I’m transported and fully immersed in anything she writes. I recommend this for everyone but especially those who are fans of slow-burn romance, light fantasy, magical realism (which I’m normally not a fan of), or anyone looking for a good Fall read.

* I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for this book. All thoughts are my own.

I requested this book because I really enjoyed Spells for Forgetting last year. It took a little while for me to get into this book though, and I think that’s a combination of just not having enough time to read and the beginning being a little slow. Once it picked up, I really enjoyed it! It was all a bit of a mystery so once you figure out what’s going on it’s easier to get into. I did like Spells for Forgetting better.

Would recommend.

I was so excited to be approved for this ARC and to start reading! The beginning of this book is mysterious. The writing was very pleasant. I love the style and the imagery the author uses. The concept of this story is very fresh and intriguing and hooked me immediately. The author has come up with something really special and it was hard to put down. I'm a huge fan of magical realism and this was done really nicely. I've been searching for a time travel type romance for a while and this was something I didn't realize I needed. It hit a lot of spots and was my first but will not be the last book I read by this author. I was very pleasantly surprised and find myself wanting to buy it and read it again. I have already recommended it to a friend and I hope the author continues this style if not making it into some kind of series. I honestly don't have any complaints!

Thank you to Netgalley and Random House for this ARC!!

Mystery, romance, time-travel. This book has it all. If I could give it more than five stars, I would. I loved it and couldn't stop reading. I was sorry when I finished. Although I found a few of the time-travel elements regarding the years and events confusing, the characters were well-depicted, and the writing was excellent.

Abandoned by her mother at seven-months old, June Farrow is raised by her grandmother. When she's an adult, she learns that the women in her family all go mad. After her grandmother dies, having exhibited the strange behavior that signals the Farrow women's mental illness, she receives a letter her grandmother sent before her death. In the letter is a photo of her mother and father, but the year it was taken is 1912. Thus follows June's journey back through time via a red door, the opportunity to learn what really happened to her mother, and the chance to choose her own destiny. 

There are many twists along the way. A wonderful read. This was my first by this author, and I hope to read many more.

All the stars. This is what I want all books to feel like.

I was on the edge of my seat from start to finish. The perfect amount of mystery and suspense woven into a gorgeous and atmospheric story of self discovery, womanhood, family, love, choice… I was so invested and felt a visceral connection to these characters!!

Unique magical realism. The romance of the book was not the main focus, but it was stunning.

I don’t want to say too much because it’s such an intricate story that I want people to experience without any spoilers!!

This is a book that will stay with me.

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for the chance to review an advance copy.

Thank you Netgalley, Adrienne Young, and the publishers for this eARC in exchange for my review.

I went into this one blind, so I wasn't sure what I was expecting. However, I read Spells for Forgetting (her previous novel) and loved it, so I felt like I was going to love this one too. Which I was definitely right. This one is a bit slower paced, which usually I don't like, however this time I think it worked to set the tone for the book. The first 75% of the book is slow, and then the last 25% the book really comes together perfectly. I loved the small town setting, the beautiful and atmospheric writing, and all of the characters.
This book crossed so many different genres: fantasy, sci-fi, romance, and mystery, but was done so well. I loved the mystery aspect and being confused during most of the book, to then have the ending that it did.

The Unmaking of June Farrow was a much different experience than I anticipated. There was an element to this book that I didn’t think would show up but did! I don’t want to spoil it for anyone else, but it’s an element that many authors try to use and it doesn’t always go well. However, I feel like this is a very solid attempt. Did I have to reread certain sections to make sure I was following along correctly, sure. Did I end up with unanswered questions at the end, yes. Did I enjoy myself, YES. I really loved this story. June and the characters were so easy to love and root for. I’m happy with how everything turned out and I will definitely be reading this again in the future.

The story follows June in her journey through the grief of losing her grandmother, the only mother she’s ever known, and figuring out the insane history of her family. After receiving a mysterious photo in the mail from her dead grandmother of her missing mother, June begins her journey to learning about her mother’s disappearance. While doing so June learns more than she bargained for.