The Unmaking of June Farrow

By Adrienne Young

Publisher Description

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A woman risks everything to end her family’s centuries-old curse, solve her mother’s disappearance, and find love in this mesmerizing novel from the author of Spells for Forgetting.

“Come for the fresh twist on time travel; stay for the love story.”—Good Housekeeping

A GOOD HOUSEKEEPING AND SHE READS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

In the small mountain town of Jasper, North Carolina, June Farrow is waiting for fate to find her. The Farrow women are known for their thriving flower farm—and the mysterious curse that has plagued their family line. The whole town remembers the madness that led to Susanna Farrow’s disappearance, leaving June to be raised by her grandmother and haunted by rumors.

It’s been a year since June started seeing and hearing things that weren’t there. Faint wind chimes, a voice calling her name, and a mysterious door appearing out of nowhere—the signs of what June always knew was coming. But June is determined to end the curse once and for all, even if she must sacrifice finding love and having a family of her own.

After her grandmother’s death, June discovers a series of cryptic clues regarding her mother’s decades-old disappearance, except they only lead to more questions. But could the door she once assumed was a hallucination be the answer she’s been searching for? The next time it appears, June realizes she can touch it and walk past the threshold. And when she does, she embarks on a journey that will not only change both the past and the future, but also uncover the lingering mysteries of her small town and entangle her heart in an epic star-crossed love.

With The Unmaking of June Farrow, Adrienne Young delivers a brilliant novel of romance, mystery, and a touch of the impossible—a story you will never forget.

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LeeAnn

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Likeable Memorable Multilayered Strong relationships Clever plotting Nonlinear narrative Satisfying conclusion Well-structured Beautifully-written Easy to read

Julie Saint

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“Beautiful.”

Stevie Pritchett

Created about 3 hours ago

“I loved this book!! I got lost a couple times but it all ties in at the end. It was well written and very creative.”

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Hannah Shelby

Created about 4 hours ago

“Really enjoyed this book. Reminded me a little of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue so I’d recommend this to anyone who enjoyed that book. ***SORT OF SPOILERS: I docked a half point from my review for two reasons: 1) the timeline- no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t quite keep up with every “crossing” and how it all tied together timing-wise. The loophole they referred to didn’t quite make sense to me either. 2) pretty early on I could guess the murderer which I was a bit bummed about. I believe the reveal was meant to be more shocking than it ended up being for me, which I think took away a little bit from the buildup to the reveal and the believability of the state of two characters’ relationship at that state. Obviously these two things didn’t hold a ton of weight because I still rated the book 4.5 ⭐️ This was a nice steady read for me and a refreshing palate cleanser from the thrillers and high fantasy I’ve been reading recently.”

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Stephanie Phelps

Created about 4 hours ago

““ didn’t know what was me and what wasn’t anymore. Was I becoming someone else, or was I finally becoming myself? I couldn’t tell.” June Farrow will push you through timelines of rich vivid memories which make you fall in love with everyone she comes in contact with! This story is rich in description and memorable characters! The story line keeps you reaching for more details on the lives of the Farrow women and what their fates will be. Great read that will keep you devouring every word right up to the last page.”

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About Adrienne Young

Adrienne Young is the New York Times and international bestselling author of Spells for Forgetting, the Fable series, and the Sky and Sea duology. When she’s not writing, you can find her on her yoga mat, on a walk in the woods, or planning her next travel adventure. She lives and writes in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.