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I have hesitated a bit about writing this review. As someone that has read hundreds of thriller/mystery books, this is a solid story! There were twists and turns, including two different mysteries. It was also about the connection between twins and as a twin mom, I found this aspect very interesting. There was also some romance which was a nice addition. So it really had a bit of everything.

The only reason I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because I absolutely adore The Unmaking of June Farrow and Spells for Forgetting. When comparing the 3 (and a majority of other books), I can’t put this one and the same class as the other two. So 4 stars is where I landed.

Adrienne Young’s books never disappoint and always jump to the top of my most anticipated reads. A Sea of Unspoken Things is deeply atmospheric and contains Young’s signature blend of small town mystery and magical realism.

Her characters are so vivid and her portrayal of grief was palpable with every word. I loved the unbreakable connection between James and Johnny and their relationship with Micah. The mystery of Johnny’s death was incredibly layered and the twists kept me guessing and invested.

This story was the perfect blend of haunting mystery, dark secrets, and the enduring bonds of love. Highly recommend!

Thank you to Netgalley, Delacorte Press, and Random House for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

I love an Adrienne Young book and this one gave me the perfect atmospheric fall vibe. I love the mystery and the setting and just can’t wait to finish all of her other books.

after having read adrienne young’s book spells for forgetting and loving it, I had high hopes for this story and it didn’t disappoint.
a mystery about a woman coming back to her small town to find out how her twin brother actually died, this story drew me in slowly. the writing was so haunting and beautiful at the same time. james, micah, and johnny all had such deep and twisted relationships with one another and i felt all the nerves as i read about their ups and downs. the last 25% was so addicting i couldn’t put the book down, and i didn’t see any of the twists coming. 10/10 recommend reading

thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing a copy of this book

Thank you Netgalley, Adrienne Young, and Delacorte Press,

This book was so magical.

What a wonderful journey of hope and forgiveness.

I will tell that there was a lot of WHATTTT!!!! moments.

I love this book and I cannot wait for the rest of the world to enjoy it.

This book was really good. I loved the way it was written. It touched on hard subjects such as grief, but it also included an element of the paranormal that made it more enjoyable. I would recommend this book for reading and suggest it be included on library shelves.

Wow, wow, wow, wow!!! I finished this book a couple of days ago and needed to wait to process before writing this review. The way the author wrote about grief was so relatable and honestly, beautifully written. I couldn’t put this book down, as everytime I tried, it felt like another twist came along.

I want to give a thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing for giving me a chance to read and review a copy of this book! You can also find this review on my Goodreads! And I will share on Instagram when it gets closer!

This book has it all. It’s beautifully written, explores the depths of grief, has a mystery component, and a paranormal twist. There were layers of mystery that all came together in the end in the perfect ending. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will read more from Adrienne Young.

I enjoyed this book. It was a different type of story and was a quick read. Another book I enjoy from this author but I still love spells for forgetting more.

Adrienne Young does it again! She writes mystery and grief like no one else can. It sucks you in from the first page. Moody, atmospheric, sad, hopeful, and lovely are all words I would use to describe this book and her writing in general. If you’re already a fan, this one will be a hit. It was beautiful. Go in blind and let the story unfold!

Adrienne has done it again! This book is atmospheric, twisty and moving in more ways than I could have anticipated. I knew it would be great, I knew grief would be a driving theme, but I wasn't expecting how much I would relate to the the MC. Adrienne's work continues to evolve and get better, I can't wait to see where she goes next.

Adrienne Young is one of my favorite authors and this book did not disappoint. We follow our MC James as she tries to discover the mysteries surrounding her twin brothers death. At every turn I felt like I had figured the story out but at each turn it deepened the mystery. I was so hooked on this book from the moment James stepped back into Six Rivers. Well written with the perfect amount of detail and world building that I personally love. Highly recommend.

I love everything Adrienne Young writes. She’s absolutely magical, and her novels are so atmospheric.
This isn’t my favorite book of hers, but I still really enjoyed it. I will say, I do wish that there had been more chapters dedicated to the past - Johnny & James and their relationship, what really was “wrong” with Johnny, Micah & James, etc. SINCE a huge part of this story is the past haunting the present, I would have loved to ready more about the past. I feel like I don’t know the character as deeply as I want to.
Regardless, I loved this and will definitley recommend!

3.75/5 stars

Thank you so much for the advanced copy! This review can also be found on my Goodreads account.

Adrienne Young is an exceptional writer. Her stories are well-crafted, and this novel was no different. It was a captivating mystery - not one that I would necessarily call a thriller, though, because it had more of a… casual(?) pace to it.

I enjoyed the characters and drama, and again have to say that Young is a very talented storyteller. My only notes:

1. a couple of grammatical errors (that I’m sure will be caught and corrected by January)
2. it was a bit confusing at first, since James is traditionally a male’s name and there were some questionable references before confirming the MC’s gender identity
3. did we ever find out what Micah and Johnny were arguing about?

Otherwise, I recommend A Sea of Unspoken Things for those who have already read Young’s other work, for those who want an easybutnotcozy mystery during the winter months, and for those who are looking for a more mature Frieda McFadden feel to their next whodunnit.

I want to give a big thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing for giving me a chance to read and review a copy of this e-arc.

Adrienne young has once again gave me a great story to unravel. I really enjoyed solving the mysteries of this book. When James discovers her brother Johnny has died , after many years of James escaping her home town of Hawthorne, she returns to finish what he started. Only to find out that things aren’t really what they seem.

Her twin sense is telling her that this wasn’t just an accident. Her first love Micah does everything he can to help her solve what happened to Johnny. But turns out it wasn’t just him that was murdered.

It turns out the whole town has secrets to keep.

So many twist and turns and new angles. The plot was amazing, and the way this story is written you can feel their emotions and their way of thinking.

I highly recommend this book along with all of Adrienne young’s books as she is a phenomenal writer!

I have been a HUGE fan of this author for quite some time now and legit fangirled and screamed when I saw I had an ARC of her newest book! I devour the author's books in one sitting every time because the writing is magical and I get caught up in the story.

A Sea Of Unspoken Things was the same kind of magical mystery that made me finish the book in one sitting. I loved the small town vibes, the mystery, and the twins James and Johnny and their connection to one another. James goes back home to where she grew up because her brother died out in the woods. She can't seem to wrap her mind around her brother being so careless with a gun and knows there is more to the story.

While the first part of this book did drag, I knew once it hit a certain point it was going to pull me in and not let me go. I was correct, about 40% in I was hooked and needed to know what happened to Johnny. All of the secrets and twists throughout the book were phenomenally written and took me by surprise.

While this was a mystery, it was so much more than that. This was about love, loss, and the darkest parts of grief.

I highly enjoyed my experience and gave this 5 stars. My absolute favorite aspect of the book is the relationship Young wrote between James and Johnny. I cried and appreciated every feeling she was able to capture with her words. The way she wrote about it, she provides such an intimate insight into the bond of what it might be like to be a twin and what it is like to have a sibling. I found myself taking the deepest of breaths, just because it was so hard reading/realizing the words to how I feel at times. This book validated so much of what it feels like for me to have such a fearless brother.

From the start I was transported to this isolated small town, the cabin, woods, diner, twisty roads etc. The character development was great, most characters were introduced early on and plenty of background information was sprinkled throughout the book for each one of them. The general storyline regarding the main mystery was done well, but the twist near the end had me making tons of predications and holding my breath. The romance was endearing, definitely more of a subplot for me, even though it was a prominent aspect throughout the book & the ending. Overall, I truly enjoyed every second, the revelations were powerful and liberating, plus I appreciate how the ending wrapped up everything beautifully.

The first half was really slow and I found myself skimming through a few sections, thinking this was going to be a long slog through to find out what happened. However, it thankfully picked up after that and got decently interesting.

I thought it was pretty easy to figure out whodunit but knowing didn't detract from the story.

3.5 stars, rounded up.

Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Wow what a story! This book took me on a wild ride of twist and turns in this suspenseful family drama. This book truly embodies “how far would you go to protect your family?” With a stunning backdrop of Northern California paired with Adrienne Young’s beautiful prose— this is one you MUST put on your radar! Thank you so so much NetGalley for the arc!

Y’all, I absolutely loved this! I wish I had a physical copy to hug to my chest… counting down the days till January, so I can get my hands on a copy for my shelf. A Sea of Unspoken Things is Adrienne Young’s newest atmospheric novel and I found it so beautiful. It was a story where I wanted to find out what happened, but I also wanted to take my time to savor it.

It’s a murder mystery set in a quiet, kind of closed off small town in the forests of northern California. One of those towns where most people don’t ever get out and those that do don’t look back. James Golden was one who got out and hadn’t looked back for twenty years until her twin brother dies and she returns to sort out his affairs and unravel what happened to him.

Let me tell you, the ending of this book really took me by surprise. The twists and turns were so unexpected, but it is written in such a calm, lulling, gentle way. I really can’t describe it. I normally read romance or fantasy and Adrienne’s magical realism stories sit somewhere in the middle. This one grabbed me and didn’t let go. I was so invested in figuring out what happened and I felt like I could see everything through James’ eyes. I was intrigued by the town and the people in it and wanted to know all of their stories.

I highly recommend picking this up when it comes out on January 7th.

Read If You Like:
- Atmospheric
- Magical Realism
- Murder Mystery

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.