The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young on November 12, 2024
Genres: Fiction / Magical Realism, Fiction / Thrillers / Suspense, Fiction / Women
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover
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“All that time, she remembered me, she was just waiting for me to remember her.”
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.
The first ten chapters set a slower pace, but once the story picks up, you’ll find yourself unable to put it down. It’s engaging and unpredictable, keeping you on the edge of your seat and making you think. Put your thinking caps on folks: this one contains multiple timelines and plot threads, including a mind-bending alternate timeline twist. Pay close attention as each piece of the Farrow family’s dark legacy adds to the puzzle. It takes an accomplished writer to make such a complex story flow so seamlessly and feel so possible at the same time. Hats off to you, Adrienne Young. This is an example of immersive storytelling at its finest with layered and complex characters who love fiercely and whose loyalty transcends time.
I rated this 4.5 stars. The ending is truly remarkable, leaving you dazzled and overjoyed. Be prepared for an unforgettable experience. It truly is a clever and beautiful novel about the choices we make and what we’re willing to do for those we love.