A devouring read. One of my favorites of the year. The Unmaking of June Farrow is Adrienne Young's second book in the world of adult fiction. It's a captivating tale about a girl named June trying to navigate the recent passing of her grandmother as well as a familial curse affecting all the women in the Farrow clan. They all eventually lose their minds. For about a year, June has been seeing things that don't exist, a malady that's hard to ignore in the small town of Jasper, North Carolina. A series of events after Gran's death has June questioning her past, sending her on a life-changing journey.

This story is complex and beautifully written, with lyrical prose transforming you through the pages with June. Rich, luscious details paint a portrait of a small town, so fresh and alive you feel like you are walking the pages of Jasper. Adrienne Young is known for her intricate plots and well-developed characters. Once again, I am blown away by the way she weaves each character into a carefully designed work, cultivating a masterpiece of perfectly balanced description, dialogue, backstory, and emotion.

In short, this book is brilliant and addictive. Once you begin, you won't be able to leave Jasper behind.

I loved every moment of this book. It takes you on an epic ride that you don't want to get off of. I will absolutely be recommending this to anyone who needs a little bit of magic in their life.