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bookishmillennial's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
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I buddy read this with my friend @beasleybooks and had so much fun. She predicted everything that eventually unraveled within the last 10% of the book and even though she did, I still thought the reveal landed excellently! I listened to the audiobook, and I think Brittany Pressley may be my new favorite audiobook narrator. I was fully engrossed for the entirety of her narration. If the audiobook is accessible for you, I highly recommend it.
Adrienne Young's writing is lush, captivating, and flows so seamlessly. I was so impressed and this may be my favorite read this month! I thought June's inner monologue was so understandable, and we could viscerally feel her confusion, exhaustion, resignation, and fury. I think June's voice was so clear, and easy to follow along.
I will admit, during the first 25% of this book, I was super lost. I even wrote, 'I fear I'm not smart enough for this book,' becausethe timeline of this time travel surrealism story was hurting my brain hahaha . However, once we got to the meat of the both the time elements and the murder mystery, it began to piece together for me.
If you enjoy surrealism, small towns, star-crossed lovers/"I will always find you" vibes from Once Upon A Time, and mysteries, read this!
I buddy read this with my friend @beasleybooks and had so much fun. She predicted everything that eventually unraveled within the last 10% of the book and even though she did, I still thought the reveal landed excellently! I listened to the audiobook, and I think Brittany Pressley may be my new favorite audiobook narrator. I was fully engrossed for the entirety of her narration. If the audiobook is accessible for you, I highly recommend it.
Adrienne Young's writing is lush, captivating, and flows so seamlessly. I was so impressed and this may be my favorite read this month! I thought June's inner monologue was so understandable, and we could viscerally feel her confusion, exhaustion, resignation, and fury. I think June's voice was so clear, and easy to follow along.
I will admit, during the first 25% of this book, I was super lost. I even wrote, 'I fear I'm not smart enough for this book,' because
If you enjoy surrealism, small towns, star-crossed lovers/"I will always find you" vibes from Once Upon A Time, and mysteries, read this!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicide, Blood, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Sexual content
em815ily's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Murder, and Abandonment
tmholsman_1994's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I was a little unsure of this story in the beginning, but then by the end of the story I was in love. I really enjoyed this take on time travel in a sense, but I did kind of guess where the story was going to go before it ended. While I did have a clue how it was going to end I still really liked the explanation that we got for the "curse" that was on the Farrow women.
While it is also a story about obsession and trying to figure out what is going on because you feel like you are losing your mind only in the end to be told that you aren't losing your mind you've just been cursed or blessed with the ability to travel back in time, but it comes off as slowly losing your mind to the point of your not sure what's real and what isn't. It's also learning that your grandmother's best friend in your own "time" was actually your daughter from a previous time that you existed in.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Murder
spellbindingtomes's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
kingrish's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
LOVED this!! I only took away points bc I felt the love story felt slightly rushed. Overall excellent read for those of us who love time travel and strong female leads!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Blood, and Grief
linden_elaine's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
otakatoe3's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
mapleleaf_rag's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Gorgeous book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
peasandpancakes's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Initially I gave this a much higher rating because I read it in a couple of days and wanted to keep reading reading reading! But there was one crucial part of the story that could have been worked out better in my opinion (major spoiler, obviously)(seriously stop reading if you haven’t read the book): The time travel paradox. In the book, 2024 June made sure 2023 June would travel to 1951 by ensuring the letter and locket would be given to her. However, for this to happen 2024 June should have already have been sent back to 1951. And if 2024 June never travelled to 1946, there would also be no reason for her to fix the unravelling and send 2023 June to 1951, because she then never married and never had Annie. The endless loop that June talks about in the end cannot exist because in their new and only timeline, she only travels to 1951 and no other June should then be there or have been there, so Eamon and Annie shouldn’t exist. Furthermore, I do not see how and why the thread would not unravel as there is still a timeloop. I was just very disappointed in the end with the wrap-up. Also with Annies role in the story. She was truly a plot device. The more I keep thinking about this book, the less I like the story. Though it remains well written!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Sexual content and Grief
Minor: Vomit
redefiningrachel's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Gun violence, Suicide, and Blood
Minor: Schizophrenia/Psychosis