Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book. A gorgeous 4 star read book from me. What an exciting plot, vivid storytelling and relatable, rich characters. I could put this book down – absolutely loved it.

A sea of unspoken things by Adrianne Young was such a beautifully written book. I felt I could absorb the characters emotions throughout the story, and I found everything so easy to follow and understand. The book was very descriptive and the little twists and turns were articulated very well.

I feel like Adrianne Young is going to be one of those authors for me now where I instantly buy and read her books.

In this dark, atmospheric mystery, James Golden returns to the small town of Six Rivers, where she grew up, to uncover the truth behind the death of her twin brother, Johnny. As with Adrienne Young’s other works, the setting is not just a backdrop but a character in its own right. The oppressive forest surrounding Six Rivers is steeped in secrets and an almost palpable tension, which gradually comes to light as the story unfolds.

This haunting and deeply emotional tale is beautifully written, allowing moments to linger just long enough for readers to feel fully immersed in the characters’ lives and experiences. Adrienne Young has a gift for creating evocative settings that make readers feel as though they are walking alongside the characters. The slow, deliberate pacing enhances the immersive quality, pulling the reader deeper into the mystery and its emotional undercurrents.

One aspect I particularly loved was the use of magical realism in James’ connection to her twin brother, whose presence she continually feels around her. While the magical realism isn’t as prominent as in some of the author’s previous works, it is nonetheless haunting, providing a powerful thread that ties the narrative together.

A recommended reads for fans of Nicholas Spark's Counting Miracles, Adrienne Young, and atmospheric reads.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quercus Books for providing me with a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a fantastic read that was addictive, atmospheric, captivating, haunting and mysterious.

I loved this book. It's for anyone who loves good puzzle-solving, can relate to a sibling bond, and has experienced loss or been misunderstood. It's emotional, and you feel for and relate to the characters in a big way. You grow to love them and can empathise with them. Adrienne Young has such a beautiful way of writing, full of depth but uncomplicated.

This story follows James, a sister and twin to Johnny. She gets a call to confirm what she already knew, that her brother was gone- killed in a tragic accident. She heads back to her hometown, where she escaped and pursued her dream many years ago—leaving behind the only family she ever had and the only person she ever loved. While sorting through her brother's affairs, she realises the bond with him hasn't been tethered like she thought it would and feels his presence in a big way. As she starts to get more involved with how her brother passed, history gets trudged back up, and things begin to unravel and unfold, casting a strange light on the brother she thought she knew

This is definitely one to watch when it is released officially in January 2025.

Adrienne Young is one of my favourite authors so I couldn’t wait to read A Sea of Unspoken Things and while it doesn’t hold the same feelings for me as her previous books, the beautiful writing, atmospheric setting of a small town and an intriguing plot filled with mystery didn’t disappoint, the way she can make you feel and visualise every description and emotion is absolutely beautiful and her writing style is incredible for this very reason.

I love the way that she writes a slow burn it has so many layers that you need to peel back a lot of in depth layers to finally get to what’s underneath and when it hits its always worth the build up and the wait.

The pacing was very slow for most of the book, I loved the mystery aspect and trying to work out what actually happened within this small town it just felt like it took a long time to actually get there but the twists and turns at the end was so well done, the only thing I really found missing or it felt less of was the magic realism like in spells of forgetting and the unmaking of June sparrow which is something I really enjoy. I did really love the ending though and how everything wrapped up and found it so satisfying.

Thank you so much to the publisher and NetGalley for the gift of reading this arc.

I will literally read anything by Adrienne Young, I don’t think there’s a book written by this author that I wouldn’t enjoy. I’m rating this book 4.25 stars.

This book takes you on a real journey of grief, mystery, and peeling back the layers of a person you thought you knew and finding out maybe they were a stranger after all. Our FMC James goes through so many mixed emotions being back in her home town, bumping into old friends brings up dark and shameful memories plus her first love who she left behind for a fresh start.

I highly recommend this if you are looking for a multi layered mystery, a little romance and small town vibes.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was the first I’ve read by Adrienne Young but I cannot believe that this will be the last. The feelings of loss and the aftermath were palpable. The piece by piece unravelling of the event which changed so many lives was very well done, and made me want to keep reading. Excellently written.

James and Johnny Golden grew up having a connection that goes beyond twin intuition. James knew when her brother was injured and she knew exactly what he was feeling. So when James collapsed to the floor with agonizing pain in her chest, she knew that her brother had been shot, she knew that he was scared when it happened, and she knew it wasnt an accident. Even after spending 20 years apart, hundreds of miles away.

James returns back to their hometown to collect her brothers things, but when she starts having visions of his life, both the good and the bad, she realizes that more people are involved in her brothers death than she ever could have guessed. 

Anyone who knows me knows that I am the biggest @adrienneyoungbooks fan. She is an auto-buy author for me. Each one of her stories is so incredibly unique. A Sea of Unspoken Things is no exception and a truly magical read. The closest to a murder-mystery-thriller so far and I ATE. IT. UP.

I would like to thank the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read and honestly review an advanced reader’s copy of this book.

I was so happy to get an ARC for this! Adrienne Young does this type of suspenseful, semi-fantasy atmospheric thriller so incredibly well; and this book was no exception.

This book follows James, an artist who managed to escape her misty mountain small town 20 years ago, after a tragic accident killed one of her friends.
She left behind Johnny; her twin brother. And in the end, his murder is what brings her back to this small town and all the secrets James left behind her 20 years ago.

This book is perfect for these winter months: I can’t use the word ‘atmospheric’ enough, because every word of this book is rich in it. The mystery keeps you engaged the whole way through; because every time I thought I knew what was going on, I was wrong!

Thank you Quercus and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book early in exchange for an honest review.

Adrienne Young has done it again! This book ATE. I would literally read this author's shopping list.

A hauntingly atmospheric tale that sits on the fringes of the supernatural. It asks the age old questions: how well do we really know the ones we love? And how far are we willing to go to protect them?

Young's writing has the power to transport you into the book and grip you from the start. I couldn't put this book down and the mystery kept me on my toes from beginning to finish. I felt a rollercoaster of emotions the whole way through and this is a top contender for one of my favourite reads of 2024.

There's so much I want to say about this book but I feel it's one of those you just have to go into blind. Finding out too much beforehand will ruin the suspense. But I will say if you love fast-paced, twisty, heart-pounding books with a sprinkle of romance then you'll devour this one!