I was kind of scared to read this one since her last one Spells for Forgetting I ended up not enjoying at all. But where that one I thought was just boring this one was amazing to start. But the ending made me feel meh. It was very predictable and you could really see that Young was just trying to tie up all the loose strings she had. Overall, if you can guess how things are going to happen in books then this one might not be for you.

A stunning and eerily atmospheric novel full of romance, mystery, and magical realism!! I thoroughly enjoyed this book by Adrienne Young. While it did feel a bit slow and meandering initially, the pace actually matched the tone of the novel quite well. This was a 4.5 star read for me!

I was really excited for this book after love Adrienne's last book, Spells For Forgetting. It was hard for me to get into this one for some reason, I didn't really ever know where it was going, I pushed through and I'm not sure if I was fully satisfied, I wanted more reasoning behind the plot and I wanted to like the characters more. It was still just ok, im curious to see what others think!

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC. I enjoy Adrienne Young's writing so much - it's lyrical and atmospheric and she does small town stories so incredibly well. As much as I love her writing, what I find I struggle with are her characters. Unfortunately, I did not get attached to June or Eamon or any of the secondary characters -- maybe it was because I was too busy trying to figure out what exactly was going on in terms of the time travel? I found the story hard to follow at times although I do think Young did a great job at explaining / recapping what was going on multiple times throughout the story. Overall, I think this story is going to be a fall favourite of many because of Young's poetic writing and original storytelling.

I have read Fable and Namesake, but I think I liked this novel best of all. I did have a few issues with the story telling, but overall it was an enjoyable read.

June Farrow is determined to break her family curse, even if that means sacrificing love and the idea of ever having a family of her own. All the women in her family are cursed with madness, which took her mother from her and is now taking her grandmother. After she suffers the loss of her grandmother, it's time for June to come face to face with her own madness. It turns out that June has been hiding her own delusions for over a year. She's been seeing things that aren't there: a horse, the shadow of a man, and a red door. Her grandmother left behind a mysterious photo showing her mother and the town's old preacher, Nathaniel Rutherford. The only thing is, the photo is from the 1920s, and the preacher was notoriously murdered.

June follows the clues down the rabbit hole and what she finds breaks apart her understanding of her family and the madness that surrounds them.

This book has an excellent time travel mechanism which I won't spoil here, but it is honestly one of the most simple and well-thought-out time travel stories I've ever read. If you're a fan of The Time Traveler's Wife but would like a cleaner story that has a much happier ending, this book is for you. There are some slight steamy scenes near the end of the book, but nothing that's super graphic.

I found most of the mystery in this book fairly straightforward, and it was easy to guess where the plot was headed. There was only one plot point that made me gasp because I truly didn't see it coming. However, this same plot point actually infuriated me because, given all the research June had done about the past, you'd have thought that it would have come up. I don't want to spoil it, but this plot point really bothered me.

There were nail-biting moments, and the book was intriguing. I definitely recommend it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing - Ballantine/ Delacorte Press for the e-ARC.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC for review.

Wow! This is my first Adrienne Young book but won't be my last. Despite a slow start, I was mesmerized by this tale. June Farrow runs a flower farm that's been in her family for generations. When her beloved grandmother dies, June starts to see things. Is she sick or is there more to the story?

This book has a touch of magic realism and time travel, and is a beautiful tale of love, family, protectiveness, and legacy. I couldn't put it down!

This book was excellent! I’m not usually a fan of sci-fi, but this story had it all! The characters were complex but relatable and so well developed. I enjoyed the short chapters and the ending, even though I’m not entirely sure I completely understand all the details. I hope this book is hugely successful because it is so, so, so well written.

I loved this! The second chance romance which was a little unconventional. The small town mysteries and magical realism I loved. The plot kept my attention. Adrienne Young never disappoints

The time traveling plot line might have broken my brain a bit, but I really enjoyed this one! It was a slow build at first, but after the first plot twist I could not put this down. Thank you to NetGalley for this e-arc!

"The Unmaking of June Farrow" by Adrienne Young is a captivating and enchanting novel that weaves together elements of romance, mystery, and magic to create a mesmerizing story that lingers in the reader's heart and mind.

Set in the small mountain town of Jasper, North Carolina, the novel introduces us to June Farrow, a young woman from a family known for their flower farm and a centuries-old curse that has plagued them. As rumors and whispers about the family curse continue to circulate in the town, June's life takes an unexpected turn when she begins experiencing strange phenomena—voices, wind chimes, and a mysterious door that appears seemingly out of thin air. These signs point towards something she's always known deep down: her destiny is intertwined with the curse that has haunted her family for generations.

June's determination to break the curse drives her to unravel the secrets of her family's past, particularly the mysterious disappearance of her mother. As she embarks on this journey of discovery, she must confront the unknown and face the possibilities of love and sacrifice. The novel beautifully navigates between the present and the past, weaving a narrative that not only reveals the secrets of the Farrow family but also explores the complexities of human relationships and the blurred boundaries between reality and the supernatural.

Adrienne Young's lyrical prose paints a vivid picture of Jasper and its inhabitants, enveloping readers in a richly atmospheric setting. June's character is well-developed and relatable, making her journey of self-discovery and courage all the more engaging. The romance that unfolds in the story is tender and genuine, adding an emotional depth that complements the mystery at the heart of the plot.

"The Unmaking of June Farrow" is a story of generational secrets, resilience, love, and the powerful connection between the past and the present. Adrienne Young's storytelling prowess shines through, creating a narrative that captures the reader's imagination from beginning to end. This novel is an unforgettable exploration of fate, sacrifice, and the enduring strength of family bonds.

THE UNMAKING OF JUNE FARROW, by Adrienne Young, centers around June--the last in the Farrow line--and how she is determined to put an end to the century-old curse that each woman in the family is born into.

Even if that means never finding love, and ending the Farrow line with herself.

"We were cursed--the Farrow women."

The "illness" begins when other memories and visions start intruding in their usual lives, questioning what is real, and what isn't. The sight of a red door standing in the middle of nowhere--that can appear to them at any time--harrods the agonizing choice of whether or not they should go through to the "other side".

I must admit, that normally I'm "lost" in a book that has a certain troupe that this one has (no spoilers); however, this is a rare exception for me. Not only was the storyline easy for me to follow along with, but it was so powerful--emotionally and mentally--that I never wanted to leave it. June is seen at first as someone hiding behind a hard exterior, steeling herself against any kind of emotions that she doesn't feel she should pursue. She is a Farrow. She is cursed.

At the heart of this are multiple mysteries, and clues to them scattered throughout. Who murdered the minister all those years ago? WHY does his death matter? What happened to June's mother, who disappeared without a trace? As June begins delving further into the past, she starts to unravel not only these mysteries, but awakens a side of herself that she didn't believe she could have.

This book gave me ALL the "feels"! I was mesmerized by the changes in June's emotions, and the mysteries that came to light. I didn't "predict" any major part of this, just went along for the ride and enjoyed the journey.

A fantastic novel that I'll be thinking about for quite some time.

Highly recommended.

*Thank you to NetGalley for an arc of this novel. All opinions are my own.*

June Farrow knows that she and all the women in her family are cursed. Sooner or later, a sickness comes for them that steals their memories and gives them visions. None of the Farrow women have ever escaped this fate. When June starts experiencing “episodes” sooner than she hoped, she tries to research the curse. One day, she decides to follow a vision and slips through a mysterious red door. The door transports her to the 1950s, where she finds a family she doesn't remember that has been torn apart without her. Secrets unravel, the curse is put to the test, and a dark mystery haunts the town…

Adrienne Young is an auto-buy author for me! I’m pretty sure she could be describing her grocery list and I would be interested. The Unmaking of June Farrow is Adrienne Young’s second adult book. One of my favorite things about Adrienne Young’s writing is how vivid it is. I felt like I could see the red door and flower farm so clearly in my mind. She always makes sure to describe all the senses and creates an immersive experience. June is a relatable and strong heroine who it was easy to feel invested in. I loved how powerful women are portrayed and how they work the magic that allows them and their families to stay safe.

The Unmaking of June Farrow is compelling and very hard to put down after a certain point. Adrienne Young effectively ties together time travel and how the choices we make have an impact. June’s story is one with undertones of grief and loss. I loved how June reflects that the world must keep on spinning even after what feels like an unfathomable loss. While not your typical romance (for many reasons), Eamon and June had a palpable and sharp-edged energy between them that was difficult to look away from.

Adrienne Young has a magical ability to completely sweep readers away. I would recommend The Unmaking of June Farrow to readers who love atmospheric mysteries, compelling characters, and immersive prose. I can’t wait to read what Adrienne Young writes next!

Thank you so much to Adrienne Young, Delacorte Press, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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This book follows June Farrow and her quest to find the truth about her family. After losing her grandmother to an unknown “mental illness” which June suffers similar episodes from as well she’s determined to find out who she really is.

I gave this book 3.5 stars. The story was intriguing but was a little hard to get into as well as stay on track with. I definitely think that you have to be a very keen reader to pick up on all the little details that play a role later in the book. I loved the suspense aspects as well as the romance.

Ended up skipping to the end of this book after halfway through. The storyline was dragging too slowly with pages and pages of nothing really going on.

The Unmaking of June Farrow is about a young woman who belongs to generations of cursed Farrow women doomed to “madness”. For the past year, she’s been seeing and hearing things that aren’t there and she knows her time has come. When her grandmother dies, June comes face to face with her fate and a red door. What she finds on the other side is life altering-and time as she knows it, is running out. She must make a choice between the life she’s always known, and the one she built for herself on the other side of the door.

I just finished reading this book last night, and I didn’t even intend to. I was probably about halfway through it, and I could not put it down! I just had to know what was gonna happen! I thoroughly enjoyed this book and after reading it, want to go back and read her, previous work, The Spells for Forgetting. I thought it was a really interesting take on alternate timelines. A beautiful love story!

The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young I think I’m in the unpopular opinion group because while I did enjoy this I also felt like there were some plot holes and complicated timeframes that didn’t fully add up. I think I need to go back and read the first part again to fully understand. The dates didn’t add up for me, but I don’t see that mentioned in other reviews so I’m thinking that’s a me issue and somewhere along the line I didn’t retain the information given. June Farrow lives with her grandmother and knows there is something different about the Farrow women. She begins to hear and see things that others cannot and one day after her beloved gran dies, she sees something and decides to embark on an adventure to seek the answers to her mother’s mysterious disappearance and to find out the answers to family secrets. What she discovers is life changing. Adrienne Young is such a talented writer and she fully captivates her audience with her beautiful writing and story telling. I will absolutely listen to this when it comes out on audio. I would still recommend this book, it was very interesting and I could hardly put it down during the second half. This book comes out on October 17, 2023.

Thank you to #netgalley and #DelacortePress for an advanced readers copy.

This book makes it very clear that Adrienne Young has found her perfect writing niche in magical realism. I fell in love with Spells for Forgetting and to have the opportunity to read an ARC of June Farrow is so exciting.

Adrienne's beautiful, atmospheric writing makes you feel as though you are within the story, feeling the wind through the fields and the smell of Gran's biscuits. I could not put this book down. I do not want to say much regarding the story as I feel it is better to read as it unravels. The mystery elements and twists kept me turning the page so fast to to see what is revealed next. I cannot recommend this book enough!

A huge thank you to NetGalley, Random House Publishing/Ballantine/Delacorte Press, and Adrienne Young for allowing me to read this amazing digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I remember when Adrienne first posted on her Instagram about this novel, at the time unnamed and simply titled with a reference to a red door. It was that moment that I knew I would be reading whatever story Adrienne would weave together.

She is a master of magical realism, and The Unmaking of June Farrow has a similar feel to her debut adult novel Spells for Forgetting. The beautiful setting, emotional and ethereal writing style, and a mysterious tale that had me trying to find any second I could to pick up my kindle and read another chapter.

The story itself was so unique, and brought me feelings of The Time Traveler’s Wife but with an incredibly special story. June’s feelings of grief and anxiety were a driving force to show her how strong she actually was.

I thoroughly enjoyed the setting and the different time period as well as the perfect conclusion to the mystery. It’s one I would recommend for fans of books such as Where the Crawdads Sing, The Time Traveler’s Wife, The Scent Keeper, and Spells for Forgetting.

Thank you to Net Galley and publisher for the arc, and all opinions are my own.

The emotional rollercoaster this book takes you on is utterly amazing. At certain parts I was on the edge of my seat, others I was in tears with the beauty of this story. This is one book you don't want to miss out on.

It contains mystery, romance, time travel, found family, everything about this book came together marvelously.

June has just buried her grandmother, the visions are getting worse, but she has yet to mention it to anyone. June wants nothing more than to be the end of the Farrow curse.

The Farrow women we're such strong women and they did whatever needed to be done for those they loved. I loved seeing such them work together and just be there when the other needed them.

The Farrow women are known to be different, with each one slowly losing it to delusions. June is still trying to piece together the missing pieces of her mother's disappearance, when things take a major turn... She is now back in 1951 and life is even more complicated.

The love story that surpasses time travel and all of the confusion, was just awe inspiring. June, had to make all kinds of choices and when it all unraveled and you see why, your jaw hits the floor.

Thank you so much to Adrienne Young, NetGalley, and RandomHouse Publishing Group for an advanced copy!!

Wow!! I really enjoyed this one. The subtle magic felt so compelling and even though time travel can be hard to nail in a novel sometimes, I really think this was one of the best executed time travels I've read. Loved seeing the different pieces coming together in such a mind bending way. Time travel-murder mystery-romance, 5/5 stars.