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The Unmaking of June Farrow

by Adrienne Young

336 pages 2023 Magical Realism, Historical Fiction, Mystery 🌶️🌶️ Mild Standalone

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The Vibe

June Farrow has always seen a door that shouldn't be there. When she finally opens it, she's pulled back to 1950s North Carolina — where she finds herself accused of murder and falling for a man she's never met but somehow knows. Adrienne Young's most emotionally devastating standalone.

Spice Check

🌶️🌶️ Mild

Mild — slow-building romance across timelines.

Content Heads-Up

Mental illness stigma
Family secrets
Loss
Violence

Is This Book for You?

Skip if you dislike:

Need fast pacing
High spice required

Ending: Bittersweet

Pacing: Slow

What This Book Feels Like

Moods: Atmospheric Haunting Emotional Southern Gothic

Tropes: Time Travel Small Town Mystery Family Curse Forbidden Love

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a standalone?

Yes, complete standalone.

Is it sci-fi or magical realism?

Magical realism — the time travel is soft and unexplained.

Is Adrienne Young the Fable author?

Yes — same author, completely different genre.

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