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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
karen_lo's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Minor: Vomit, Religious bigotry, Stalking, and Abandonment
doctadri44's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Terminal illness, and Abandonment
Minor: Child death, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
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
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
moomookachoo's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Suicide and Abandonment
victoriascotta's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Abandonment
Moderate: Toxic relationship
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
chelseazhao's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
5.0
This was a book suggested for me, and wasn't originally something I probably would have picked up for myself.
I'm so glad that I did! I loved the characters and atmosphere and slight magical nature of it.
While I didn't think anything was surprising or unpredictable, I don't think it was trying to be that. So it was perfect for what it was.
I listened to this on audio, but now I think I need a copy for my personal library.
I'm so glad that I did! I loved the characters and atmosphere and slight magical nature of it.
While I didn't think anything was surprising or unpredictable, I don't think it was trying to be that. So it was perfect for what it was.
I listened to this on audio, but now I think I need a copy for my personal library.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Suicide, Murder, and Pregnancy
Minor: Mental illness, Blood, and Dementia
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