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teaxx's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Abandonment
Minor: Sexual content, Blood, and Pregnancy
emilywemily6's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
3.5
I think this book was just too slow for me. The time travel/family curse was interesting, and I generally liked the characters, but most of the "mystery" wasn't too mysterious and took forever for everything to be revealed in full. I anticipated most of the plot twists and just rarely felt excited to read this book. The time travel was a bit mind-bendy, which I appreciated, but the conclusion was also a little short on details. This had themes of slice-of-life and even a second chance romance, but neither of those were very compelling for me. Finally, the setting was so vague that this character could have been dropped into honestly any time period- I thought she was in the 80s for most of the book. I would have loved more historical details. The secrets kept throughout the book were a little frustrating too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Bullying, Mental illness, Suicide, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexism, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
bookishmillennial's review against another edition
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
disclaimer: I don’t really give starred reviews. I hope my reviews provide enough information to let you know if a book is for you or not. Find me here: https://linktr.ee/bookishmillennial
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
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
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
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
greendog95's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, and Murder
Moderate: Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Minor: Sexual content
marimoreads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
An atmospheric book about time travel, grief, loss, love, and making the right choices, this emotional story of June's quest to stop the curse of the Farrow women is a great read for those who enjoy mystery novels.
I liked this book because of how it approached time travel, how the pieces of the puzzle wove together, how the characters make all of it happen out of the truest form of love, and Young's prose. This is my first time reading a book by this author, and the way that they write brings such vivid images to your mind that you feel as if you yourself are experiencing the characters' visions and memories. And this was the coolest part about reading this book because the immersion is sudden, vivid and jarring, and mirrors June's experience with the curse. I love when books make you feel exactly how the characters feel.
There was also a lot of flower language and animal symbolism woven throughout the story, which I thought was fitting because the family runs a flower farm. It was fun to look up what the plants mean in flower language and interpret what they symbolise within the story.
I liked this book because of how it approached time travel, how the pieces of the puzzle wove together, how the characters make all of it happen out of the truest form of love, and Young's prose. This is my first time reading a book by this author, and the way that they write brings such vivid images to your mind that you feel as if you yourself are experiencing the characters' visions and memories. And this was the coolest part about reading this book because the immersion is sudden, vivid and jarring, and mirrors June's experience with the curse. I love when books make you feel exactly how the characters feel.
There was also a lot of flower language and animal symbolism woven throughout the story, which I thought was fitting because the family runs a flower farm. It was fun to look up what the plants mean in flower language and interpret what they symbolise within the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Suicide
olliereads04's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Death and Pregnancy
chelcyharrell's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The idea of this book has so much potential! I didn't feel as drawn in to the characters as I wanted to be. I found myself not really caring about them or understanding them on much more than a surface level. I was a little thrown off by the syntax as well. It felt a little clunky. I found myself having to re-read sentences often. However, the idea of the story kept me reading until the end. There are many sweet and lovely moments and the mystery (though predictable) was still fun to follow and uncover.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Minor: Stalking