Reviews with content warning for Gun violence - A Sea of Unspoken Things

I'm fairly certain this is the first book I've read by this author, and it was any indication of the quality of the rest of her work, I can't wait to start reading more of it. The story was beautifully told, the setting was so vividly written I could see it in my head as I read, and I was really invested in the characters even when I didn't necessarily like all of them all that well. I loved the subtle paranormal aspect of the story and was genuinely surprised when the ending was revealed. This was one of the more memorable reads I've picked up so far this year and I definitely recommend it!

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afrenette's review against another edition

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slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

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harleyglynn's review

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emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

5.0

“The light had changed, too, adding to the stillness. The canopy far above diffused the sun into nothing more than glowing, golden air that hovered, suspended between the trees. The whole scene gave the innate feeling that you were leaving the world behind, entering into some imaginary place that didn't really exist. I wished that were true.”

I finished this in 48 hours. While this was a solid mystery that kept me suspicious of everybody right up until the end, the real draw for me was the captivating storyline beyond the mystery itself - something I've come to expect from every one of her books.

Adrienne Young has quite possibly become my new favorite author. For the past year, anytime someone asked for a recommendation my immediate response was The Unmaking of June Farrow. I absolutely adore that book. But after reading this one, I think I might have to broaden my future recommendations. Between June Farrow, Spells for Forgetting, and her newest A Sea of Unspoken Things you just can't go wrong. In my opinion, the way Young writes her characters and settings is unmatched. You are fully transported into the story through her gorgeous, atmospheric way with words. I want to live within the pages. She consistently delivers stories that I continue to think about long after I've finished them. I can easily say I will forever read everything and anything that she comes out with as soon as I can possibly get my hands on it.

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