The Sea of Unspoken Things
By Adrienne Young

🌟🌟🌟✨/5

First off, I really don’t understand how the name fits the book. Am I alone in this? We were in a forest the whole time, right? The unspoken things part makes sense though, for sure.

📖 The Sea of Unspoken Things follows James’s return to her small forest town after the accidental shooting of her brother. But was it really an accident?

✨ I love Young’s atmospheric writing in her previous two (non YA) novels and this one gives that same quality. The setting feels like a character and is so well described without overdoing it. ✨

Sadly, the rest of the story fell a bit flat for me in the beginning/middle. Once we got more into the mystery, I was much more engaged, but this slow character study mystery just left me a little underwhelmed.

That being said, I still love Young’s writing style and enjoyed the atmosphere and the bits of magical realism thrown in.

✨ Thanks so much to the publisher, NetGalley, and to PRHA for the gifted copies. I read the first half and listened to the rest and enjoyed both versions. ✨

(4.25⭐-ARC) I am definitely a fan of Adrienne's writing and the hypnotic way she lays out a story. Although I didn't love this quite as much as June Farrow, I was still entranced throughout this read. I do think the beginning was a bit slow and repetitive, dragging the mystery in front of the reader a few too many times. But, once things start to fall into place around halfway in, it was hard to put down.

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC!

Thank you for the Arc! Adrienne Young is one of my favorite authors and I love getting the opportunity to read anything she writes. Her books continue to mix all of my favorite things; a thrilling mystery, magic, nature and just a dash of romance. A Sea of Unspoken Things highlights Young’s uncanny ability to bring the misty Pacific Northwest to life. The settings of her novels are a character in their own right. I definitely recommend picking this up and checking out her other works if you have done so already!

This was a great filler book for me. I enjoyed the plot and the setting of the book. There were some moments that fell flat personally that impacted my rating. Overall this book met my expectations and I would recommend.

3.5

This being my first read of hers, I didn’t really know what to expect, but I admit I had gone into this blind, thinking it was going to some kind of fantasy like her other works I’ve heard people talk about.

This is definitely not that, it’s a mystery. That being said, it was still a really nice story about grief & family & realizing that sometimes those closest to you aren’t who they seem. It was well written & wont be the last I read of hers.

“We could fill the fucking ocean with the things we never said to each other.”

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

3.5 stars rounded up
James and Johnny Golden are twins who share a connection. James felt the moment that Johnny died. James returns to her hometown to figure out what happened and finish the project Johnny was working on.

This was a different read than I was expecting. The writing was sad and kind of made me feel a tad depressed. It took me a long time to read. The mystery of the death of Johnny Golden kept me vested because I wanted to know the truth. I felt a grand relief when I finished this book.

ARC provided by NetGalley: 3.75⭐️ rounded up

This was a lovely, atmospheric book, that kept me guessing right up until the end. Some of the character motives didn’t feel as convincing as I would have liked, but it was easy enough to ignore and immerse myself in the story. The romance was also cute, while not taking center stage. I’m glad I had a chance to read this.

It’s release day for A Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne Young. This is my second book from this author and once again she created an atmosphere perfect for this time of year. She is very descriptive in her writing and it will take you to that place that makes you feel like you are there in a small town trying to solve the mysteries that lie within.

After reading The Unmaking of June Farrow I was ready to dive into one of her books again. The reason for my rated on this one was the pacing. I felt slow paced for the majority of the book and then the ending just felt rushed.

Aside from that, Adrienne once again created a story with a magical mystery that will keep you guessing!
3.5 🌟🌟🌟💫

A Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne Young was immersive, magical and beautiful.
I really love Adrienne Young’s storytelling and this one was done very well.
This story was just wonderful. The plot was perfect, the characters were perfect.
The writing is so beautiful. It was magical and atmospheric.
This book really was so captivating.

Thank You NetGalley and Delacorte Press for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

This was unlike any book I’ve ever read! I wanted to read it because I absolutely loved The Unmaking of June Farrow. Adrienne’s writing was once again phenomenal. However, this one took a bit longer to pique my interest. It had a very slow start and I didn’t get super invested until about 70% in. I did love how everything tied together and the ending was a surprise to me. I would give this 3.5 stars!

Happy release day to A Sea of Unspoken Things.

Eerie, layered, atmospheric, with touches of magical realism. This story explores the relationship between twins James and Johnny Golden and how their connection stretches between them even after Johnny’s death. It’s also a second chance romance with Micah, the man James left behind.

Adrienne Young knocked this one out of the park. She creates a connection with nature you can feel through this story. This is my favorite book of hers so far. Better than June Farrow and Spells for Forgetting. If you liked either of those books, definitely pick this up. It hits a sweet spot being under 300 pages.

Thank you NetGalley and Delacorte Press for an e-arc of this book in exchange for my honest review. I will be buying a physical copy!

Really good. I didn’t like as much as June Farrow but it was still really good. I liked the mystery vibes of this one more, the writing was still really phenomenal. I highly recommend.

Rated: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Adrienne Young had me sucked in from the start with her moody mysterious atmospheric small town setting that she does so perfectly. The first part of the book starts off a little slow. But I personally think the pacing was perfect for the story’s mystique. The mystery aspect of the book definitely kept me guessing. This is the first mystery book I’ve read in a while that has kept me intrigued and guessing the whole time.

If you’re looking for your next mystery read with a second chance romance then read A Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne Young!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for an E-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!

4.25⭐️
Adrienne young can sure tell a story. This was atmospheric, and I felt right there in the story.
This one is complex and the story is deep and the background and the characters history is complex. Yet it was easy to follow and I rooted and grew to care for these characters.
Another fantastic story from AY!

A Sea of Unspoken Things is a really good read! It was my first time reading a book by Adrienne Young so I wasn’t sure what to expect but I was not disappointed. It’s a mystery about a set of twins, Johnny and James (James being a girl) and the connection and bond that they have with each other. James is very intuitive throughout the story which gives it an almost paranormal/magical realism type vibe. There is also a romantic connection involving 2 of the 3 main characters. It made for some really interesting reading and as for the mystery part of the book, it kept me guessing the entire way through. I’d like to thank Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for accepting my request to be an early reader and NetGalley for the arc. I thought it was a phenomenal story, it’s a book I’d recommend, and I would be very interested in reading more by this author. I’m giving this book a 5 star rating.

Ever since James finds out about the untimely death of her twin brother, Johnny, something doesn't quite feel right. Parts of this story are not lining up which forces James to confront Johnny's life and face the secrets of both of their pasts.

I absolutely love how Adrienne Young paints a story, and I was hooked right from the start. From the character development to the scenery descriptions everything is done so well, and truly enhances the story as the layers compound. Pieces of the story come together one by one with twists and turns that keep you guessing. This is not just a superficial mystery though - there are feelings and emotions built deep into James' past as she navigates coming back to her home town with all of its ghosts (living and dead).

Thank you to Delacorte Press and NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for an honest review. Out today!

I was disappointed by this book. I normally love a slow atmospheric mystery, but this one didn’t hook me. It was slow and boring. I have enjoyed Adrienne’s other books and she has a beautiful writing style. But the story in this one fell flat. I actually despised Johnny’s character for the secrets that were revealed about him. The ending was underwhelming and rushed. I’m sorry as I wish I did love this book! I wrote a review post on Bookstagram that I have linked below.

This wasn't my favorite atmospheric mystery. It was too slow for me and I was constantly feeling impatient. Thank you, NetGalley.

Adrienne Young is quickly becoming an "AUTO BUY" author. I love her writing style and the way the atmosphere is written in such a way that it is a character in the story as well. All of her characters have a purpose and their storylines are solid!
Thank you Netgalley, Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine | Delacorte Press, and Adrienne Young for the ARC of this amazing book!

First, let's give a round of applause for this COVER!!!!! Then we will address the MFC named...JAMES...WHAT!?! James gets word that her twin brother has died in a hunting accident, causing her to return home to attend to his affairs. Like most twins, Johnny and James have that supernatural connection but who knew that it remained even after death? Because of this connection, she gets the feeling that Johnny was in fact murdered. As she goes about attempting to solve this mystery of Johnny's death, James begins to unearth who she is, and who she wants to be going forward. She even entertains a love interest!

This book is moody, dark, and beautiful. A Sea of Unspoken Things is my second read from this author, it will not be my last!

I volunteered to leave this honest review of this book.

This is my first Adrienne Young book and it will definitely not be my last! Wow, this was such a good thriller read!

The author did an amazing job setting the scene for this book. The mystery aspect, character development and plot twists were very well done. The little bits of magical realism throughout were beautifully done as well, however I did expect a little more of it throughout, based on the synopsis. The writing was done so well also, I felt like I could really feel everything the author wanted us to (atmosphere and characters emotions specifically).

Highly recommend this book and a huge thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing for allowing me to read the ARC for this book!