A Sea of Unspoken Things

A Novel

By: Adrienne Young

Narrated by: Christine Lakin

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In this captivating atmospheric novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Unmaking of June Farrow, a woman investigates her twin brother’s mysterious death while confronting the ghosts of her own haunted past.

James and Johnny Golden were once inseparable. For as long as she can remember, James shared an almost supernatural connection with her twin brother, Johnny, that went beyond intuition—she could feel what he was feeling. So, when Johnny is killed in a tragic accident, James knows before her phone even rings that her brother is gone and that she’s alone—truly alone—for the first time in her life.

When James arrives in the secluded town of Six Rivers, California, to settle her brother’s affairs, she’s forced to revisit the ominous events of their shared past and finally face Micah, the only other person who knows their secrets—and the only man she has ever loved.

But as James delves deeper into Johnny’s world, she realizes that their unique connection hasn’t completely vanished. The more she immerses herself in his life, the more questions she has about the brother she thought she knew. Johnny was hiding something, and he’s not the only one. The deeper she digs, the more she is compelled to unravel the truth behind the days leading up to Johnny’s death. Ultimately, James must decide which truths should come to light, and which are better left buried forever.

Critic reviews

Praise for A Sea of Unspoken Things

“Young examines how the past bleeds into the present in her inviting and moody latest. . . . It’s a potent tale.”—Publishers Weekly

“Young crafts a slow-burn suspense novel full of unexpected twists.”—Booklist



Praise for the novels of Adrienne Young


The Unmaking of June Farrow

“Come for the fresh twist on time travel, stay for the love story.”—Good Housekeeping

“A must-read for fans of V. E. Schwab’s The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, who will be drawn into Young’s deeply emotional story of self-discovery, family, and love.”—Booklist, starred review

“The relationship between June and Eamon is touching and the mystery intriguing and suspenseful.”—Publishers Weekly

“Young weaves these elements together in a seamlessly blended story that is enhanced by the well-crafted setting and nicely drawn characters.”—Library Journal

“There is something so beautiful about stories [that] manage to blur the lines between what is magic and what is real. The Unmaking of June Farrow does just that.”—The Nerd Daily



Spells for Forgetting

“Lush with secrets, magic, and a past that won’t stay where it belongs, this novel is (quite fittingly) spellbinding.”—Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling co-author of Mad Honey

“A novel that will surely stick with me for many years to come.”—Chandler Baker, New York Times bestselling author of The Husbands

“A thrilling, rich mystery with exquisite twists.”—Stephanie Garber, author of the Caraval series

“Tense, lyrical, and wholly romantic.”—Ruth Emmie Lang, Ohioana Book Award finalist

“Spells for Forgetting is so atmospheric it will leave you breathless. Adrienne Young’s exquisite prose blends slow-burn romance and intense mystery into a beautiful, twisty gem of a novel.”—Sarah Addison Allen, New York Times bestselling author of Garden Spells

Atmospheric and emotional

This was a cozy little mystery that I thoroughly enjoyed. Pacing was a tad slower than desired but it was still such a good book and didn’t have any impact on my enjoyment. The story was so good and well written. The way scenery and emotions are described, you can almost feel it like you’re there. But that’s to be expected if you love Adrienne Young. The narrator is probably one of my favorite I’ve listened to in a while as well.

Really enjoyed it !

Adrienne is quickly becoming a favorite author, a must read !

The narrators were great! Almost soothing voices.

Great story, little bit of mystery and thriller .

Another favorite

Adrienne Young is one of my favorite authors. I enjoy all of her novels. Her wording is like poetry. I loved the characters and the setting, I felt like I was there with them.

Vivid imagery

As with this author’s other books, the descriptions of scenery brings the story alive. The plot itself is intriguing as well - but truly it’s the imagery that drew me into the novel.

the syntax and descriptions of feelings and what was seen.

not my typical Genre, I really liked it. the reader did a fantastic job. the author is an excellent writter!