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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 New York Times bestselling author of Spells for Forgetting.

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.

a bit late to this one! officially started the audiobook and switching to physical once I finish my other current reads :)

I've just started this one today! It's going pretty quickly. I love Adrienne Young's writing. It's such an interesting story and I never quite know what to expect from her which is so fun.

End of Chapter 10 - 33%
(view spoiler)[I didn't read the blurb or anything about this, I just know I've loved my other Adrienne Young read and went for it.

This is such a fun concept. It's been fun trying to piece together what's happening.

June just travelled back in time and met her husband and great-grandmother. I have a feeling the little girl is her daughter, which is absolutely heartbreaking. It seems what's happening to her now has happened to her mother as well and it's a cycle of sorts maybe. I'm wondering if her mother even remembers having June, a similar situation I'm thinking may be unfolding for June herself and her daughter. It also seems her episodes started happening a year ago, when her first disappeared from her husband. The husband also seemed frustrated but ultimately understood when he realized they hadn't met yet.

I'm curious to see what else the family friend knows, I can't remember her name right now. She's the one who told June she wasn't sick and to go through the door.

A fun read so far. (hide spoiler)]

Yes yes I agree her writing is just *chefs kiss*

I’m driving 2 hours today but will add my updates once home!

Brittni wrote: "End of..."

(view spoiler)[ I didn't read the blurp either!! same thinking here, as I really enjoyed her last book so I figured this one would be similar.

oh my gosh, typically I can't follow a time traveling and concepts like this because I find myself rereading certain parts, but overall this one I'm loving. don't get me wrong so many questions.

such an interesting concept and I have yet to read a book like this. I wonder if she'll make her mind up on going back.

wishful thinking wiht Mason and her to end up together, but who in the heck is this other man she's married to? wanting to know how everything plays out and questions become resolved. (hide spoiler)]

56% (view spoiler)[ I'm so conflicted in how I would prefer this to go. stay or to leave?? I'm so invested in the story with bits of "flashbacks" that keep showing another life. my heart aches for them, because I can only imagine this ending in some sort of heart break (hide spoiler)]

62% I was listening to this while on the drive and made a note of how (view spoiler)[ CALEB is her brother?? I'm a bit lost in keeping up with the family tree with the time period she's in and what's she isn't supposed to know. (hide spoiler)]

to ch 28 (view spoiler)[ Oh no, wow they are all still trying to protect her. so it's the madness that made her leave? I still think there has to be more to the story. seems more out of her love for the family that she would have to make that decision.

what decision will she make when the door opens?? if it appears again?? It's hard for me to wrap my mind around how her gran hasn't even birthed her mother yet, with June alive. so complex (hide spoiler)]

I LOVED this book!

Haley wrote: "Brittni wrote: "End of..."

I didn't read the blurp either!! same thinking here, as I really enjoyed her last book so I figured this one would be similar.

oh my gosh, typically I can't follow a..."

(view spoiler)[Oh my goodness! There was definitely a part of me that wanted her to go back to Mason too! (hide spoiler)]

Haley wrote: "56% [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[So many conflicting feelings! I almost think I would have been happy either way. (hide spoiler)]

Haley wrote: "62% I was listening to this while on the drive and made a note of how [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I definitely found this a little confusing as well. With the time jumps of multiple people, not just June, it was a little confusing trying to keep track of who was where and when haha. Also the family dynamics definitely became a little confusing. That said, I don't think it affected the read at all. I was still so fun and it all came together! (hide spoiler)]

Haley wrote: "to ch 28 Oh no, wow they are all still trying to protect her. so it's the madness that made her leave? I still think there has to be more to the story. seems more out of her love for the family th..."

(view spoiler)[I was thinking about what the writing process would have looked like for this book. Trying to keep everything organized, who is where and when and who everyone is almost everywhere haha. It's wild! She did a great job with the writing, though. I was still able to follow it and wasn't TOO confused which is great. (hide spoiler)]

(view spoiler)[ I didn't even consider the writing process.. this author is truly magical!!! Like you said the family dynamics were a bit confusing, but not in the way it overwhelmed you with what the storyline and details were trying to convey. (hide spoiler)]
aww happy we both really loved this one!!

this author might be an automatic buy from now on

Agreed! She is for me as well.

I enjoyed Spells for Forgetting and LOVED The World of the Narrows series by her, starting with Fable.

I'm down to buddy read any with you in the future! I'll likely read A Sea of Unspoken Things soon.

I have yet to read Fable by her but really enjoyed Spells for Forgetting!

Maybe Sea of Unspoken things for next month ?? if you're interested :)

Yes! Definitely down to read it next month. I'm open to any day.

perfect! how does the 7th sound?

Sounds perfect!