A review by theblacklodgebookshelf
The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young

emotional mysterious 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

 

Thank you to NetGalley & Quercus Books for a copy of this e-arc in exchange for an honest review. 

After reading Spells For Forgetting earlier in the year and now The Unmaking Of June Farrow, I can confidently say Adrienne Young is an auto buy author for me now. 

It takes such talent to be able to tell a story that both enchants you and breaks your heart simultaneously. 

The writing was seamless and felt effortless to read. I could vividly picture everything in my mind thanks to Young’s atmospheric prose. The plot was captivating and I couldn’t wait to see how June would break her curse or what her inevitable choice would be. 

If I had to critique something, I would say that the murder mystery aspect was probably the weakest part of the plot - but the *vibes* of the book more than make up for it in my opinion. 

*Excuse me while I now go read Young’s back catalogue

5 stars