Reviews - A Sea of Unspoken Things

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A Sea of Unspoken Things

Adrienne Young

3.77 AVERAGE

alfait's review

3.5

emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

karlymarcy's review against another edition

2.5

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

mardob95's review

2.75

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

skmoen19's review

4.0

challenging emotional mysterious sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: N/A

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

lawofcraft_reads's review against another edition

3.0

Having thoroughly enjoyed "The Unmaking of June Farrow," my anticipation for Adrienne Young's latest release, "A Sea of Unspoken Things," was sky-high. Unfortunately, the book didn’t quite live up to my expectations.

One of the hallmarks of Young’s work has always been her captivating infusion of magical realism, a quality that has drawn me to her novels time and again. However, in this latest installment, the magic felt almost non-existent. Instead, the narrative unfolds as a pure mystery, heavily shrouded in the grief of its characters. While emotional depth can often enhance a story, in this case, it felt overwhelming to the point where it created a barrier between me and the characters.

I struggled to connect with them, and as a result, the mystery itself felt rather uninspired and, at times, banal. The lack of the enchanting elements I cherish in Young’s writing left me feeling disappointed and, frankly, a bit duped. I craved the magic and intrigue that have characterized her previous works but found only shadows of them here.

In summary, while "A Sea of Unspoken Things" has its moments, it ultimately fell short of the standards set by Young's prior novels. Fans of mystery may appreciate it, but for those who adore her magical touch, this book might leave you feeling wanting.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher Random House Publishing Group and the author, Adrienne Young for this ARC. It was published on January 7, 2025 so you can find it currently at any local bookseller.