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A review by smolhousewitch
A Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne Young

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

5.0

Young has a way of writing stories that worm their way into your heart and head, echoing in your thoughts long after you finish reading them. I still think about June Farrow and I have a feeling that James and Johnny Golden will be the same way.

I loved the way this book explored sibling relationships in all their complexity, beauty, and difficulty. The bond James and Johnny share is special - but also, at times, a burden. Navigating being so closely intertwined while still trying to be your own person is a powerful underlying tension to this story. 

I also thought the mystery aspect was masterfully handled. I thought the final resolution was very satisfying and I was eagerly guessing what might be revealed next every step of the way. 

I absolutely loved this and would highly recommend it. Thank you to Delacourte Press and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.