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

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

After living and growing up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, there is an immediate nostalgia that sets me into this very atmospheric story.

I found the plot to be a bit too predictable, but nonetheless enjoyable. The magical realism that this book sits in isn’t as rich or unique as other stories. The ending felt very womp womp for as well thought out as the mystery was set up. The final reveal happened and then it was just all over in what felt like a forced happy ending?

Because of how it ended, the mood of the book changed for me.

Otherwise it was really well laced in atmosphere, family relationships, just enough romance, and mystery!
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